Lufthansa confirmed the daily Frankfurt to Seoul nonstop service begins August 12 using Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured with 293 seats. Flight LH710 departs Frankfurt at 13:45 arriving Seoul at 07:10 the next day. Return LH711 leaves Seoul at 11:55 arriving Frankfurt at 17:55.
Introductory fares start at β¬689 round-trip for economy and β¬2,189 for business class booked by July 31. The airline projects 85 percent load factors based on Korean tourism recovery data showing 2.1 million German visitors in 2025.
The route fills a gap left when Asiana reduced codeshares in 2023. Lufthansa Group capacity to Asia now exceeds 2019 levels by 12 percent following recent additions to Singapore and Bangkok.
What this means for you
Book directly on lufthansa.com for flexible change options included in all fares through September. Connect from 12 European cities with seamless one-stop itineraries to Seoul. Avoid peak August 15-20 dates when fares rise 35 percent due to Korean Liberation Day traffic.
Upgrade bids open 14 days before departure with typical success rates of 40 percent for business class at β¬350-450. Check visa requirements for South Korea's 90-day visa-free entry before travel.
Analysts expect additional daily frequencies by winter 2026 if demand holds above 80 percent. The service strengthens Lufthansa's position against direct competitors on the Europe-Korea corridor.