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✈️ Cheap flights to North Korea
Compare fares to North Korea from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Pyongyang Sunan Intl (FNJ). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in North Korea
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNJ | Pyongyang Sunan Intl | Pyongyang | Main |
| WOS | Wonsan Kalma | Wonsan | Regional |
| DSO | Sondok | Sŏndŏng-ni | Regional |
| RGO | Orang (Chongjin) | Hoemun-ri | Regional |
Access, when permitted, is via flights or trains from Beijing or Dandong in China, and occasionally via Vladivostok in Russia. Borders and tourism have been closed for long periods, so check current status with official sources.
📅 Best time to fly to North Korea
Best: April-May and September-October – mild temperatures, spring blossoms or autumn colours in the mountains.
Cheaper shoulder season: June and November – warming up before the rains, or cooling down before winter.
Avoid: July-August for heavy monsoon rain and humidity, and December-February for bitter cold.
Weather by month in Pyongyang
- -3°Jan☀️
- 1°Feb☀️
- 8°Mar☀️
- 16°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 26°Jun🌧
- 28°Jul🌧
- 29°Aug🌧
- 25°Sep⛅
- 18°Oct⛅
- 9°Nov⛅
- 0°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to North Korea
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Pyongyang | 8,658 km | 11 h 05 min | |
| New York → Pyongyang | 10,918 km | 13 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Pyongyang | 9,547 km | 12 h 10 min | |
| Chicago → Pyongyang | 10,370 km | 13 h 10 min | |
| Miami → Pyongyang | 12,299 km | 15 h 30 min | |
| San Francisco → Pyongyang | 9,005 km | 11 h 30 min | |
| Toronto → Pyongyang | 10,452 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Paris → Pyongyang | 8,728 km | 11 h 10 min | |
| Frankfurt → Pyongyang | 8,346 km | 10 h 45 min | |
| Dubai → Pyongyang | 6,628 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| Delhi → Pyongyang | 4,579 km | 6 h 10 min | |
| Mumbai → Pyongyang | 5,504 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Singapore → Pyongyang | 4,749 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Sydney → Pyongyang | 8,549 km | 11 h 00 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in North Korea
- Pyongyang – A city of wide boulevards, grand monuments and the Taedong River, seen only on a guided tour.
- Kaesong – Former capital of the Goryeo dynasty, with UNESCO-listed monuments near the DMZ.
- Panmunjom (DMZ) – The site where the 1953 armistice was signed and the two Koreas meet.
- Mount Myohyang – Forested peaks with historic Buddhist temples and walking trails.
- Mount Kumgang – The famed 'Diamond Mountains', celebrated in Korean art and poetry for their granite peaks.
- Mount Paektu – The highest mountain on the peninsula, with the striking Heaven Lake in its crater.
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Flights to North Korea: questions
What is the main airport in North Korea?
The main international airport is Pyongyang Sunan Intl (FNJ) in Pyongyang. Other airports with scheduled flights include Wonsan (WOS), Sŏndŏng-ni (DSO), Hoemun-ri (RGO).
How long is the flight from London to North Korea?
A nonstop flight from London to Pyongyang covers about 8,658 km and takes around 11 h 05 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to North Korea?
April-May and September-October – mild temperatures, spring blossoms or autumn colours in the mountains.
When is the cheapest time to fly to North Korea?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: June and November – warming up before the rains, or cooling down before winter.
Do I need a visa to fly to North Korea?
It depends on your passport. See our North Korea visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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