Popular Airport | Daegu Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 89 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Busan City Center
Gimhae Intl. - Gimhae - Kimhae Intl. Airport
You can come to the terminals of Busan Gimhae International Airport without any difficulties by buses or by transferring to subway and tram lines from different points of Busan city center. If you prefer a slightly more expensive but comfortable means of transportation for your journey to the airport from the city center, you can take advantage of taxi option or one of the limousine buses serving the city. Taxis in Busan usually serve at predetermined rates for certain distances, but you should talk with the taxi driver beforehand and negotiate a bit if necessary to avoid any surprises at the end of the journey.
Bus
There are many bus alternatives that you can take to come to the airport from Busan city center and its vicinity. The InterCity buses departing from points like Okpo, Gohyeon, Jangseungpo, Gwangyang, Gwangju, Suncheon and Gwangyang in the city center directly to the airport are among the fastest and most affordable vehicles available in the city to reach the airport. Bus 307 from Haeundae to the airport is another alternative in Busan for those who prefer public transport. The fare for each passenger is 1,300 won. If you complete your journey using the valid cards in the city, you will have a chance of traveling at reduced fares. For passengers traveling with card, the bus fare is set at 1,200 won. You can learn current route and fare information from the drivers before boarding the bus, and then you can choose your vehicle to come to the center.
Metro
If you do not have a lot of time to get to Busan Gimhae International Airport from the city center, you can also choose the metro which you can travel without waiting in traffic. You should use lines 2 and 3 to travel from the city center to the airport with the metro which transports the passengers in a very short time. Keep in mind that you can change to metro at Sanag Station on Line 2, and at Daejeo Station on Line 3 from light-rail trains. You can easily find and buy the cards needed for the journey with the Metro at the metro stations.
Limousine Bus
Limousine buses, long vehicles like limousines offering quick access to passengers with more comfortable vehicles, are among the most preferred options for getting to the airport from the city center of Busan. With limousine buses you can travel in the direction of Haeundae or Seomyeon. The fare that you need to pay for these vehicles, which can be considered quite different and interesting for foreign tourists, varies between 6,000 - 7,000 won for each passenger.
Taxi
The taxis that you can find in Busan city center without much effort are divided into two as luxury and classical taxis. Luxury taxis offer more comfort to their passengers, while their fares are higher than the classical ones. Average taxi fares between certain routes in the city have been determined.
For example, the journey from Haeundae to the airport takes about 70 minutes and you are expected to pay an average of 25,000 won for this distance and an average of 45,000 won with the luxury taxis. Please note that if you travel during night hours, a nightly rate up to 20% of the total amount would be added to these fares.
Those who want to come to the airport from Nampo-dong by taxi should pay 20,000 won for classical taxis and 36,000 won for luxury taxis. For those arriving at Busan's international airport from Taejongdae, the fare is 28,000 won for classical taxis and about 55,000 won for luxury taxis.
Airport Information
Gimhae International Airport, one of the largest and busiest airports in South Korea, offers many alternatives to its passengers at domestic and international terminals. Amongst the privileges offered by Gimhae International Airport are the restaurants with their wide and comfortable resting places where you can find many flavors of world cuisine, especially South Korean cuisine, and shops where you can shop from almost innumerable alternatives.
Busan Bank VIP Lounge is located at the domestic terminal, where you can relax while enjoying special treats, delicious snacks at Café Bene, withdraw money and complete your other banking transactions at Korea Exchange Bank.
At the art center located at the airport, you have the opportunity to visit periodical exhibitions and see interesting art works. At the airport, where you can have a cup of coffee at the alternative places like TOM & TOMS COFFEE, there is also a bookshop and a pharmacy. The car rental offices and the open air garden at the airport meet visitors who want to rent a car or get fresh air without leaving the terminal. At the international terminal of Gimhae Airport, you can find duty-free shops and shops that offer a variety of products and souvenir alternatives alongside a large number of restaurants and cafés.
Transportation to Daegu City Center from Airport
Daegu Intl. Airport
Daegu International Airport is very close to the city center of Daegu. For this reason, you can quickly reach the city center whichever means of transportation you prefer. Taxi is the most preferred means of transportation. If you need a vehicle for your entire trip, you can rent a car at the airport. On the other hand, if you want to use public transport, you can also go to the city center by metro.
Taxi
There are several different taxi companies serving at the airport, so you can easily find taxis without losing time. Because the city center is very close, you can get to the city center with a taxi in a short time at an affordable cost. You can reach the city center from the airport with a standard taxi for four people by paying approximately 3,300 Won. If you need a bigger vehicle, the fare would be about 4,200 Won. If you are caring about your comfort, you can take a deluxe cab. With these taxis you can go to the city center for an average of 6,000 Won.
Car Rental
Samcheonri is the only company that offers car rental services at the airport. You can reach the city center after driving five kilometers following the signs.
Metro
Ayangyo Metro Station is the closest station to the airport; it is only 1.3 kilometers away from the airport. It is possible to reach this station by a short taxi ride or by bus. If weather conditions are favorable and you do not have heavy suitcases, you may prefer to walk. The bus ticket price is 1,200 Won and you can pay cash. After taking a 5-minute journey of seven stops, you can reach the city center.