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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.

Shuttles are among the most practical and fast means of transportation that you can use for travelling to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. You can easily travel to any point from Alta Lake Airport by benefitting from the airport shuttles which you can also use for your transportation to the nearby winter tourism centers. You can also get in contact with one of the car rental companies or taxi stands and have your vehicle ready by specifying your arrival time in advance.

Airport Shuttle

It is possible to easily get to the city or winter sports centers from Alta Lake Airport by using the vehicles belonging to the transfer companies such as Alta Shuttle. The amount you need to pay for these shuttles that you can make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 is around 160 dollars for 4 passengers. You need to pay extra 40 dollars per passenger if you are travelling with more than 4 passengers. For benefitting from these shuttles, you can also call 866-274-0225 and make a reservation for your shuttle which will pick you up from Alta Lake Airport.

Hotel Shuttle

You can also prefer hotel shuttles for your transportation to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. These shuttles generally start operating at morning hours. The amount you need to pay for hotel shuttles is about 210-250 dollars for 1-4 passengers. You need to pay 260 dollars for 5 or more passengers. If you will travel to Solitude/Brighton direction, you need to pay 200-250 dollars. If you will travel to Snowbasin/Sundance direction, you need to pay 350-400 dollars. You should make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 or through the internet in order to reach the city center from Alta Lake Airport by using the hotel shuttles. Don’t forget to specify your travel details. Children under 12 years old can use the shuttles with charges varying between 28-54 dollars.

Taxi

It can be difficult to find a taxi at the airport at every hour of the day. At Lake Airport, taxis are generally available at the hours of the flights. When you get on a taxi, you can be in the city center in a shorter time compared to shuttles. You can also benefit from the taxis in order to travel to ski and winter tourism centers. You can easily find a taxi at the airport after your plane has landed. The taxis generally wait for their passengers at the exit of the airport terminal. When you make a reservation in advance, you can more easily find a taxi. Taxis offer a comfortable and fast transportation to your hotel or other destinations from Alta Lake Airport.