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Beijing to Pyongyang, North Korea Return Business Class $9USD [Requires Tour Package Purchase]

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Beijing to Pyongyang, North Korea Return Business Class $9USD [Requires Tour Package Purchase]
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davohatcher on 04/07/2014 - 01:23 airkoryo.com.kp (4955 clicks)
Last edited 04/07/2014 - 13:05 by 3 other users

For actual travel or just the humor of having your name on a airline ticket to North Korea ;)

If anyone has ever dreamed of visiting North Korea (PDRK) to experience the country for yourself, here is your chance with these price error fares from the national carrier Air Koryo

Flying economy or business return from
Beijing/Shengyang China to DPRK Pyongyang
$9 USD Inc Taxes & Surcharges

Aircraft Russian Tupolev Tu-204
Air Koryo also fly to Kuala Lumpur, Russia & Kuwait

To enter North Korea you will need to be part of an arranged tour package, who will also arrange visa's.
Peregrine Adventures now operate tours to North Korea
eg
http://www.peregrineadventures.com/central-asia/north-korea
http://www.koryogroup.com/

For some unknown reason it will not let me book past 25th October 2014. When i do actually need a flight to North Korea in December

Travel Airfare North Korea

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  • edfoo on 04/07/2014 - 09:01
    +5

    Dennis Rodman would love this deal.

  • smellfry on 04/07/2014 - 09:11

    This is actually a single way.

  • BudgetBountyOz on 04/07/2014 - 09:15
    +1

    If you go to North Korea and leave a bible at a hotel, you can be possibly jailed indefinitely.

    north korea to put on trial two American tourists one for leaving bible in hotel room

    • hal9000 on 04/07/2014 - 10:05

      i'll leave the koran next time, maybe they'll like it.

      • Forfiet on 04/07/2014 - 11:01
        +1

        If you do hide it in the cover of Das Kommunistische Manifest(The Communist Manifesto). :)

        • Icy on 05/07/2014 - 18:58

          You will still incur the wrath of the dear leader of the DEMOCRATIC republic of north korea. Elections held every 5 years, candidates already picked, only need to select yes or no and surprisingly enough 100% voter turnout with 100% of yes votes :P
          http://time.com/17720/north-korea-election-a-sham-worth-stud…

  • hectic3 on 04/07/2014 - 09:17
    +3

    I actually few on Air Koryo from Pyongyang to Beijing on a relatively new Tupalev in 2011. Interesting safety video which extols the virtues of Juche and Kim Jong Il (youtube it and have a look for yourself).

    Service wasn't amazing, akin to a budget airline and we were served a 'refreshment' which consisted of the saddest looking hamburger in the world but tasted alright. Pity that this meal is probably better than what most North Koreans will get to eat during the day.

    Highly recommend fellow interpid Ozbargainers to make the trip to the Hermit Kingdom!

  • Gorodemon on 04/07/2014 - 09:28
    +2

    I think it is my only chance in this lifetime to fly Business Class!Wohoo!!Thank you OZ Bargain!!! Now, do you guys have any recommendation for good hotels in PyongYang?

    • Forfiet on 04/07/2014 - 10:59
      +3

      Ryugyong Hotel….. Just don't expect the room to be…..furnished :P

      • ryu on 04/07/2014 - 11:50
        +1

        I am happy to see furnished not finished at the end of your answer.

        • Forfiet on 05/07/2014 - 09:40

          I aim to please ;)

  • EarthMan on 04/07/2014 - 09:29
    +1

    I up voted just for the funny comments I ready in here

  • Dr Techno on 04/07/2014 - 09:30
    +1

    About darn time for decent airfare prices!!!

  • shaiguy on 04/07/2014 - 09:33
    +1

    Anyone know what the cost of travel insurance is for North Korea is and what it covers?

    • BH1 on 04/07/2014 - 09:37
      +5

      Lol.
      Insurance? forget it.
      Not even Magnetos force field will protect you.

    • kronicmacstigator on 04/07/2014 - 11:54
      +1

      Well you won't have to worry about a civil uprising…

    • ryu on 04/07/2014 - 11:55
      +2

      The chance of you getting killed or sick is lower than most of the countries in the world, I would say, as long as you don't act silly. By acting silly I mean messing with the law laid down by the officials there.

    • mrjames on 04/07/2014 - 12:05
      +4

      I travelled there last year and took out insurance with world nomads. NK is technically covered since it does not have a 'do not travel'classification from dfat. Most insurance policies exclude countries with this rating. Luckily I didn't have to make a claim. Come to think of it, it would have been next to impossible to make a claim while in the country!

    • Schezwon on 04/07/2014 - 15:41

      Your only insurance is to let the Australian Defense know your traveling there and ask for special training if trouble arise.

      • superadmin on 09/07/2014 - 00:01
        +1

        The relationship between Korea and Australia used to be pretty good at one point. With most people saying nice things who have actually visited Korea themselves. For most people who actually have had dealings with them, the Koreans have always tried to extend and develop their friendship with us.

        Australia has actually had official diplomatic relations with the Democratic peoples republic of Korea since 1974. They closed their embassy in Canberra in 2008. They wanted to reopen it in 2013, but it was rejected by us due to heavy political pressure from another nation which we also share close diplomatic ties. It is a little ironic as many requests/negotiations used to go through us.

        The Democratic people's republic of Korea used to have quite a bit of business between Australia directly. Now it is mainly indirect, but you will find a lot more people than you think have gone on golfing tours in Korea to expand business opportunities.

        The tours are also pretty good and memorable too. Food, shows, golf courses, nature are nice, and their citizens seem to genuinely care for each other in a community.

        Their crime rate is low compared to us. Just make sure you read the rules of the tour, use common sense and follow the tour. Like in any country like that, keep out of politics and don't say anything too controversial while you are there.

        Still, would highly recommend going if you get a chance in your life.

  • BH1 on 04/07/2014 - 09:34
    +1

    For those who have their bags packed :)
    http://www.newkoreatours.com/north_korea_travel_rules.html

  • f38r1 on 04/07/2014 - 09:48
    +6

    This is the actual cost of an airplane trip. Other airlines are making huge profit!

  • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 04/07/2014 - 10:01
    +5

    Sounds like the Ozbargainer's version of a 'working holiday.'

  • Foxtail on 04/07/2014 - 10:04
    +1

    Can I take my dog as well, fat dog in a fat seat.

    Must say very polar route this.

  • loku123 on 04/07/2014 - 10:15
    +5

    What does the NK possibly want from a bunch of kidnapped ozbargainers?

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 04/07/2014 - 10:16
      +6

      Procurement capabilities.

      • Dr Techno on 04/07/2014 - 10:24
        +2

        You mean - World Leading Procurement Capabilities!!

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 04/07/2014 - 10:28
          +2

          How long until the next free uranium sample promotion from Paladin?

    • DrStinge on 04/07/2014 - 12:08

      Efficiency!

    • scotty on 04/07/2014 - 13:04
      +18

      Eneloops. We probably have enough of those to power the electricity of the entire city there.

    • Make it so on 04/07/2014 - 15:31
      +9

      I actually thought about that yesterday. Wouldn't Ozbargainers make the worst hostages imaginable?

      First, when asked for ransom, their family will ask for coupons, and demand 15% off. Then, they will try to pricematch other well-known groups which like to kidnap foreigners, or demand NK beat the price (plus cost of shipping the hostage). And if (if) they are in fact prepared to pay the ransom for their kidnapped Ozbargainer, they will end up doing a Paypal claim within 45 days or a creditcard chargeback, and claim the ransom back.

      Not worth the hassle.

      • scrimshaw on 04/07/2014 - 16:52
        +1

        Don't forget you can claim Cashback if you pay the ransom with Amex.

        • scotty on 04/07/2014 - 20:13
          +5

          Worse, the hassle of paying the ransom over multiple $99 PayWave transactions so they can get 5% cashback.

  • King Tightarse on 04/07/2014 - 10:18
    +5

    Came for the lols.

  • loku123 on 04/07/2014 - 10:24
    +3

    Does Air Koryo have any FF programs? I would love to earn some FF points.

  • shkippy on 04/07/2014 - 10:33

    I used the following tour group and was there for the 60th anniversary of the Korean war (victory day, where they "defeated" the Americans!)
    I highly recommend going there, as i had lots of fun in a very different culture and way of thinking. Oh and the beer is extremely cheap!

    http://www.north-korea-travel.com/north-korea-group-tours.ht…

    • superbass on 04/07/2014 - 10:39

      I don't think people really go to North Korea for beers but thanks for your insight..

      • shkippy on 04/07/2014 - 10:50

        a true ozbargainer will!

    • davohatcher on 04/07/2014 - 10:45
      +1

      That websites packages are actually really affordable, to bad im no longer welcome in North Korea now after posting this deal with my name listed :/

      Do you know why there are no tours operating in December?

    • mrjames on 04/07/2014 - 12:08

      Ohh you must have gone the same time I went, I booked through a different agency though. Did you get to see the military parade? I noticed most of the tour buses parked outside the bowling alley

    • ryu on 04/07/2014 - 18:32
      +2

      Why do you put defeated into quote? Was it actually the other way around?

      • shkippy on 05/07/2014 - 00:00
        +1

        The war ended on a ceasefire agreement neither side was defeated. But in the DPRK they certainly drill it into you that this was the first time the Americans ever lost a war and this was to the might of their dear leader.

        • FutureTech on 05/07/2014 - 01:11

          They did kick the Americans' asses though. With the help of the Chinese voluntary army of course. And they sort of took the credit, which irritates the Chinese.

  • Koolbargain on 04/07/2014 - 10:43
    +2

    This is definitely a one way trip. Might be seen on Channel 7's new TV show known as What Really Happens in Pyongyang.

  • twodollah on 04/07/2014 - 10:59
    +3

    Sigh…so many witty comments in this thread. Upvotes for everyone!!

  • JepunK on 04/07/2014 - 10:59

    what is the fuel surcharge levy on this? lol

    • Forfiet on 04/07/2014 - 11:04

      They use biofuel these days in NK….

      • MadMaxBargainRoad on 04/07/2014 - 13:38

        How many dead bodies (cough)…I mean liters of fuel can you fit on a plane?

  • tommy-darko on 04/07/2014 - 11:16

    Bring your own dog, eat for free.

  • 2ndeffort on 04/07/2014 - 11:17
    +1

    I'm picturing a compound with guard towers and razor wire as the Business Lounge!

  • quink on 04/07/2014 - 11:19
    +2

    Dear Wife, we should totally get this US$899 VAIO that's on the front page at the moment.

    You mean the same OzBargain that's currently put 175 upvotes on a flight to North Korea?

    Yes!?

    God dammit, OzBargain.

    (elements here may be works of fiction)

  • phluffed on 04/07/2014 - 11:21
    +2

    Will they be showing "The Interview" as in flight entertainment?

  • RussellPeters on 04/07/2014 - 11:32
    +4

    Silence! Our dear leader has just released a statement:

    세계에서 가장 좋은 나라 일까지 오신 것을 환영합니다! 나는 당신이 우리의 웅대 한 수도 평양에 가장 우수한 비행을 즐길 바랍니다! 미국인은 오른쪽에있는 게이트를 종료하고 (당신이 데니스로드 먼 않는 한) 처리를 위해 벽에 줄을하시기 바랍니다. 그들은 당신의 보호를 위해 만있다 … 당신은 편도 티켓을 구입하는 꽉 엉덩이의 오스트레일리아 사람 중 하나가 있다면, 당신은 치료를 위해에, 반짝 기관총에 대해 걱정하지 마십시오!

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      +4

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    • strangeloops66 on 04/07/2014 - 11:47
      +4

      Google Translate doing its best:

      "The best country in the world to welcome the day! I want you on our magnificent capital, Pyongyang, please enjoy the best flight! Americans have the right to shut down the gate (unless you're Dennis Rodman) for the treatment line on the wall, please. They will only be for the protection of … You can buy a one-way ticket to one of the Aussie's tight ass, you are in for a treat, do not worry about the shiny machine gun!"

  • Kamsi on 04/07/2014 - 11:40
    +1

    The Koryo's planes are pretty old and it quite scary to fly on it.

  • Make it so on 04/07/2014 - 12:00
    +7

    Ozbargain meetup in Pyongyang?

    • Forfiet on 07/07/2014 - 04:20

      Opening new site NKbargain?

  • Lancerx on 04/07/2014 - 12:17
    +1

    truth is it might actually be your one way ticket to hell..

  • slackme on 04/07/2014 - 12:27

    Best bargain for all, free entertainment. LOL.

  • su27km on 04/07/2014 - 12:36

    kidding? i did a try with return eco class…. $0 dollor!!!

    JS251 Pyongyang => Beijing economy
    JS152 Beijing => Pyongyang economy
    Total Fare : 0 US＄

    • niknah on 04/07/2014 - 12:41

      You need enter the number of passengers and click "next" until it goes to a page where it says that the fee is $10, but the total fare is $9. Strange.

      • battler on 04/07/2014 - 14:14
        +5

        If Kim Jong-un says that's how maths works, then that's how maths works!

  • niknah on 04/07/2014 - 12:40
    +1

    This is actually a cheap way to get from Beijing to Vladivostok for $18

    • tko6070 on 04/07/2014 - 13:04
      +2

      don't think Pyongyang offer a 'fly thru' option

    • davohatcher on 04/07/2014 - 13:12

      There are no foreigners aloud on the Russia - North Korea flights apparently

      What is even weirder is the Pyongyang to Kuwait flight via Pakistan

      • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 04/07/2014 - 13:20
        +3

        "There are no foreigners aloud on the Russia - North Korea flights apparently"

        Those (ex-)communist types value their quiet, you know.

  • yaziyo on 04/07/2014 - 12:56
    +8

    The irony of flying business class to a communist country.

    • strangeloops66 on 04/07/2014 - 13:41
      +2

      The bourgeois have ejector seats.

  • krezii on 04/07/2014 - 13:46

    I just came here to read comments

  • h4zey on 04/07/2014 - 13:55

    OP, one question, how the **** you came across this deal?

    • davohatcher on 04/07/2014 - 14:06

      I study travel & tourism full time, and i usually go overseas every 3 or so months so i was looking at airfares from Beijing planning the next leg of a trip and it showed Pyongyang at $9, but i cant book the dates i need.

      Thought it would be funny to post it haha

      • scrimshaw on 04/07/2014 - 16:50
        +1

        I wish I did tourism. Hospitality was boring and useless :(

        I did go to vietnam though, and that was a blast.

        • davohatcher on 04/07/2014 - 18:03

          I cant seem to get a job out of it yet, 24 countries solo travel in the last three years but apparently im not experienced, maybe when i eventually travel Europe.

        • scrimshaw on 04/07/2014 - 18:09

          @davohatcher:

          What do you want to work as? If you are limiting your search as a travel agent, or a travel planner, you may find yourself fighting against other fresh-out-of-uni graduates as well. A lot of people that I see working in Flight Centre etc. are not fresh uni graduates. They look more like seasoned sales people.

          Getting some sales exp will give you an edge as a travel consultant. They want people who can sell and not just people who have travelled worldwide.

        • davohatcher on 04/07/2014 - 19:19
          +2

          Diploma lists me to be qualified from car rental's to airlines to travel agent and so on, so im really looking at anything at the moment, just need to get my foot in the door. Also have numerous certificates in CRS/GDS aswell and a Diploma in IT.

          Yes i did a group interview at Flight Centre and discovered this aswell, really annoyed me that the people that were chosen had no idea on what they were selling or had not even heard of a majority of well known airline's or even country's.

          I definitely know i could sell a destination better having been there first hand then someone who has never even heard of the place. I just need to get some sales experience

          Hopefully something comes around soon :)

        • PainToad on 07/07/2014 - 15:08

          This confirms my experiences with Flight Center (4 OS holidays). Will tell you anything you want to hear until the deposit is paid. Then good luck getting any advice or having them book any tours/activities.

          I don't understand how their business continues to grow with such terrible customer service and how easy it is to book online.

          Which brings me to my advice, maybe you could do some writing courses, combine it with your IT and start applying for travel writing.

        • davohatcher on 11/07/2014 - 00:45

          @PainToad:
          Many others i know have shared your pain, ive had people inbox me on facebook asking for my advice on trips because they booked at flight centre and they were told eg, "not many people go to India so we are not really familiar with that destination"

          In regards to travel writing i have made a website from another ozbargin deal on here, that could be a good idea once i get the hang of it :)

  • cloudie9 on 04/07/2014 - 14:08

    http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/North_Korea

    According to Smart Traveller, "Reconsider your need to travel" I guess with $9 you don't have to reconsider? lol

  • yellowcoconuts on 04/07/2014 - 14:18

    i would actually consider this tour with some friends after i linked it to them. however the let down is the safety concern of the actual flgiht

    • zhenjie on 04/07/2014 - 15:02
      +1

      Train from Beijing -> Dandong -> Pyongyang is a good alternative then

      • King Tightarse on 04/07/2014 - 21:52
        +3

        Train from City-> Dandenong -> Maccas, not such a good idea

  • airforce on 04/07/2014 - 14:24

    With all the 200+ positives I bet nobody is going to fly to NK.

    All talk…

    • Gorodemon on 04/07/2014 - 14:56

      We're here for lols, don't take it seriously. How about if I sponsor you to go there first, Hot Shot?

      • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 04/07/2014 - 15:05
        +3

        You think you'll have much luck raising 9 bucks off the Ozbargain community?

        • shmahoo on 09/07/2014 - 08:31

          wouldn't be the worst idea out there for a Kickstarter appeal!

  • boretentsu on 04/07/2014 - 15:09
    +1

    *Return ticket not guaranteed

    • Kamsi on 04/07/2014 - 15:28

      Or you mean they probably arrest you for checking out ozbargain.

  • ccrap on 04/07/2014 - 15:25

    Business class return frights for 9 dorrahs :)

  • Davo1111 on 04/07/2014 - 15:26
    +1

    I know a number of people who have been there on holiday (and returned). They had a great time.

  • suicine94 on 04/07/2014 - 17:16
    -1

    doesn't the rules say the deal needs to involved australia some how? like in singapore airport a 1L bottle of smirnoff is like $15 why isn't that a bargin?

    • Davo1111 on 04/07/2014 - 17:30

      fairly sure it needs to be available to australians. not be an australian deal

    • davohatcher on 04/07/2014 - 17:54
      +1

      It is available to Australians.

      This was posted in the travel section.
      People post deals about free stopover tours in Singapore, Paris etc, they are available to Australians that are traveling at that time.

      If you do not travel the world then that is your own problem and this deal is not available to you.
      -There has been multiple airfare deals from Australia to Beijing - This can be used as an add on
      -North Korean tours can be booked in Australia (Peregrine etc)

  • [Deactivated] on 04/07/2014 - 17:21

    The Dear Leader welcomes all to our glorious nation plentiful in wealth and prosperity.

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