T’Way Air budget airline review
By now, most of us have had our fair share of flights on budget airlines. These no-frills, low-cost carriers get us from Singapore to many other parts of the world at a fraction of what full-fledged airlines would usually charge. Here’s 1 more you might have heard of from friends but haven’t tried out yet: T’Way Air.
This low-cost budget airline from Korea flies directly to Seoul from Singapore daily. We’ve got the scoop on whether this airline is worth booking through our T’Way Air review.
Things to note before travelling to Seoul
Unlike Singapore, South Korea experiences all 4 seasons. Spring happens from April to June, summer from July to August, autumn from September to November, and winter from December to March. Peak travel months fall during the spring and autumn months, when you can view cherry blossoms in Korea, so take note if you’d like to avoid the tourist crowd.
South Korea uses the South Korean Won. Currently, S$1 roughly equals KRW$1,085 but the exact rate will depend on individual money changer’s rates. Most vendors in Seoul, especially those in touristy areas such as Myeongdong and Gangnam, will take your credit cards. However, local wet market stalls might only accept cash, so bring some spare change just in case.
Singaporeans do not need a visa to travel to South Korea, and can stay for up to 90 days visa-free. However, this is set to change in 2025, as South Korea will be introducing the Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) to travellers. More details can be found in our guide to countries Singaporeans need a visa to travel to.
Budget flights from Singapore to Seoul
T’Way Air mostly serves as a domestic airline within South Korea, providing multiple flights daily between Seoul and major cities like Busan, Jeju, Daegu, Cheongju, and Gwangju.
On the international front, the Korean budget airline connects Seoul with most of Asia, such as Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and, of course, Singapore. Right now, the Singapore to Seoul route at T’Way Air happens daily, so booking a last-minute getaway can still be done in a 24-hour window.
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Travellers should take note, however, that this Korean budget airline only has 1 flight per day that departs from Singapore at 11pm and arrives in Incheon, South Korea at 6.30am. This is great news for those who don’t mind red-eye flights. At the very least, by the time you land, there’s still a full day ahead to check off your list of new things to do in Seoul.
The flight back may be less favourable. Similarly, there’s only 1 flight per day that departs from Incheon to Singapore, and it leaves Korea at either 3.40pm or 4.10pm. But, the plane would reach Changi Airport by 9.30pm either way.
Since the plane leaves in the afternoon, your last day in Korea would probably be taken up by travel, so do plan your itinerary accordingly.
Economy ticket benefits
Baggage, in-flight meals & entertainment
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While there’s less flexibility in picking out flight times, each economy ticket does have a number of benefits not often seen on other budget airlines. Prices start at S$180.20/pax for a single trip and S$317.30/pax for a round-trip ticket, including fuel surcharge and airport tax.
T’way Air also regularly holds promotions which can be found on their website. From now till 28th March 2026, they are running their Winter Special Discount for trips to Seoul and Jeju. There’ll be up to 15% off for trips happening before 28th March 2026. Simply use the code <EARLYBIRD> when searching for flights.
You can also claim discount coupons before 31st August 2025. There’s a S$30 coupon for trips happening from now till 28th March 2024, and a S$50 coupon for trips starting 1st January 2026.
The airline also includes free checked baggage of at least 30kg for all passengers. So yes, that means you can stock up on all the skincare and makeup products from Olive Young without worrying about bringing them onboard with you. If that isn’t enough, you’ll even get up to 10kg allowance for carry-on baggage at T’way Air – good enough for last-minute souvenir shopping at the airport.
Image credit: T’Way Air
As with most other low-cost carriers, meals aren’t provided in the cost of the ticket. But there is an onboard cafeteria, where you can order snacks and drinks from KRW5,000 (~S$4.89). If you skipped dinner and want something more filling, there are warm meals available, such as bibimbap and beef bulgogi with rice from S$12 each.
Just note that it’s recommended that you pay for your food and beverages with cash – either in Korean Won, US Dollar, Japanese Yen, or Chinese Yuan. Credit cards aren’t accepted, except for those linked to banks in Korea.
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There’s also no entertainment onboard, save for the in-flight magazine and duty-free catalogue, but these are both mostly written in Korean. To make up for it, T’Way Air does have USB charging ports at each seat, so you can at least keep your devices charged while you watch K-pop Demon Hunters for the eighth time.
And if you’re lucky, T’Way Air does hold special entertainment events hosted by their cabin crew on certain flights. There are performances where the cabin crew sing and play musical instruments. There’s even an introduction to Korean culture with calligraphy demonstrations for passengers.
Business class tickets with lie-flat seats & additional baggage
From S$317.30/pax for a Singapore-Seoul round-trip flight, T’Way Air’s economy class is already quite a steal for budget-conscious travellers.
But for those who want even more comfort, the airline’s business class might be worth the splurge for its lie-flat beds. You’ll be forking out from S$1977.30/pax for a round-trip ticket, which is about the equivalent of a premium economy class ticket on a full-fledged airline.
The steeper price does mean more benefits though. For baggage, business class passengers get to check in up to 32kg and 2 carry-on luggage weighing up to 10kg each. There’s also 1 free meal per flight.
Image credit: @twayair via Instagram
These perks aside, what really sets business class at T’Way Air apart from economy is its lie-flat seats. Those blessed with tall genes will know how cramped and uncomfortable airplane seats can get. And forget sleeping when you’ll be battling pins and needles just trying to stretch your legs out on a 6-hour flight.
Here’s the beauty of lie-flat seats: they can be adjusted into a fully flat surface where you can stretch out your legs or even sleep.
Reviews from T’Way Air passengers
We can show you all the pictures you’d like, but nothing beats hearing it straight from actual customers about their experience. Here’s a review compilation of T’Way Air airline to help you feel confident in booking your flight.
“The pillow on the seat was quite hard to sleep on, but I still managed to fall asleep on my flight. I’d fly T’Way Air again to Korea just for the price of the ticket alone.” – Pearly
Phone stand for all seats.
Image credit: @twayair via Instagram
“The T’Way Air planes are clean and comfortable, and I like that they provide USB charging ports and even a phone stand so you can watch your shows. No cons for me; I would fly T’Way Air over other budget airlines to Korea.” – Estee
“I feel like T’Way Air is about the same as most other budget airlines available. An upside is that I’ve never experienced delays with them, as compared to other ones. I also like that they provide free check-in luggage – practically unheard of for other budget airlines.” – Doreen
Fly budget to Seoul from Singapore via T’Way Air
The next time you’re planning a trip from Singapore to Seoul, Korea, T’Way Air is a viable option to consider if you’re working with a smaller budget. And if you’re looking to save even more money, check out these cheap hotels and free things to do in Seoul while you’re at it.
Find out more about T’Way Air here
Cover image adapted from: @daegu_spotter_pilot, @tway_singapore & @twayair via Instagram
Originally published on 27th June 2023 by Raewyn Koh. Last updated by ‘Arifah Malik on 26th August 2025.