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Gimpo International Airport is located 15 km from the city center and used to be the primary international airport serving the city. However it was replaced in 2001 by Incheon International Airport, which is now the city’s primary international airport. Gimpo International Airport is still of significant use, having handled over 23 million passengers in 2015. The airport is accessible by taxi, bus, metro and rental car.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient and reliable transportation alternative and in Seoul they are even more comfortable since they are all highly qualified and equipped with the latest technology. Taking a taxi to Gimpo International Airport from the city center is very easy. You can have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. Since the airport is located only 15 km away, taking a taxi is a very quick transportation alternative. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Gimpo International Airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from every part of the city and provide affordable transportation to the airport. The airport’s close proximity to the city center makes taking the bus a viable option because the total trip won’t take very long.  

Metro

Taking the metro to the airport from the city is the most popular transportation alternative because the metro can bypass traffic and is an affordable method of transportation. The metro offers easy and quick access to the airport. Metro lines 9 and 5 run to Gimpo International Airport. Both lines run through the city, stopping at various stations on the way, and connect to other major metro lines in the city. For more detailed information on the metro lines and routes please visit Gimpo International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Gimpo International Airport is also accessible by rental car. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city where you can rent a car that meets your various specifications. Renting a car to get to the airport is both a comfortable and quick transportation alternative.

Airport Information

Gimpo International Airport serves the city of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Located 15 km from the Central District of Seoul, the airport used to act as the primary international airport for the city until it was replaced by Incheon International Airport. Nevertheless Gimpo International Airport is still a major airport serving the city and the country as a whole. Gimpo International Airport connects Seoul with other cities in the country and the entire world. Each year the airport welcomes more and more passengers and offers those passengers more and more services, continuing to improve and further develop itself. Gimpo International Airport contains 2 passenger terminal buildings, operating both domestic and international air travel. The airport also contains an expansive parking area with short-term and long-term parking options.

Gimpo International Airport provides passengers with various services to ensure their needs are met. The international terminal features services like information counters, meeting rooms, Woori Bank, a pharmacy, baby care rooms, and more. In addition the terminal building contains eating and drinking venues, stores where passengers can go shopping, and passenger lounges. Places where passengers can get a bite to eat, something to drink, go shopping, or relax include Zoo Coffee, Dunkin Donuts, Paris Baguette, Cafe Tiamo, Lotte Duty Free Shop, Duty Free Center, 7-Eleven, The Shilla Duty Free, Books & Gift, French Kiss, Cafe de Specialtea’s, Festival and Sky Lounge.  

The airport’s domestic terminal contains services like rental car offices, meeting rooms, a lost and found, Shinhan Bank, Woori Bank, postal services, internet rooms, VIP rooms, a pharmacy, and baby care rooms. The terminal building contains eating and drinking venues and stores such as Food O Clock, Airport Bookstore, Shoeshine Corner, Lotteria, Steff Hotdog, Osaka Kitchen, e-biz Snack, Dunkin Donuts, Bizeun, 7-Eleven, Angel in us Coffee, Damchaewon, Phobay and Heelak.

Incheon International Airport is the primary international airport serving the city of Seoul. The airport handles a significantly large amount of passenger traffic, making it the busiest and largest airport in the country. The airport is accessible by different forms of transportation including taxi, bus, train, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient and reliable transportation alternative to get to Incheon International Airport from the city center. However, taxis are an expensive option. Taxis are available from every part of the city; you can also ask the hotel you are staying at to help arrange a taxi for you.

Bus

City buses in Seoul are very comfortable and advanced. Taking the bus to Incheon International Airport from the city center is both convenient and affordable. There are many different bus routes that run throughout the city and numerous bus lines that run to the airport. The bus line that you need to take will vary depending on your location in the city.

Train

Taking the train to Incheon International Airport is a very convenient and fast transportation alternative. The Korea Train Express high speed trains provide quick transportation to the airport. Passengers can board these trains from many cities including Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, Mokpo and Yeusu. These high-speed trains take 2 ½ minutes to reach the airport from the closest station on the route and take 20 minutes to reach the airport from the furthest station on the route.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to Incheon International Airport is by rental car. Renting a car ensures a comfortable and reliable ride to the airport. There are various rental car companies that have offices located in the city. You can have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a rental car for you or book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.

Airport Information

Located 48 km west of the city center, Incheon International Airport is the city’s primary international airport. Incheon International Airport is also one of the largest airports in the entire world. The airport handles a significant amount of passenger traffic, serving both domestic and international flights. The airport covers a large space, offering passenger services out of 1 main terminal building. The main passenger terminal is actually so large that it is the biggest terminal by area in the country. A second passenger terminal is to open in the future.

The terminal building features services and amenities to ensure passengers’ needs are met. Some basic passenger services include Wi-Fi, a business center, ATMs, lounges, smoking areas, a pharmacy, health center, postal services, restaurants, cafes, bars, stores, hairdresser, changing rooms, and prayer rooms.

The airport also contains branches of various banks for passengers’ monetary needs, including Woori Bank, Korea Exchange Bank, and Shinhan Bank. Incheon International Airport also offers passengers various spa services where they can relax and rejuvenate before or after their flight.

Places where passengers can go shopping include Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Tiffany&Co, Omega, Tumi, Bvlgari, Cartier, Boutique, Longchamp, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry, Tory Burch, MCM, Hermes, Shinsegae, Skin Food, The Shilla, City Plus, SM Duty Free, Innisfree, Etude House, Accessories, Polham, Leather, Ak Plaza, Samsonite, Harley Davidson, Sandy Cast, The Bang, ParkSsiSangBang, Marieant, Floport Flower, and The Olive Young.

Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Quiznos Sub, Taco Bell, Food On Air Snack, Weeny Beeny, Bee Chen Hiang, Goraesa, Robot Gimbap, Mos Burger, Osung Shake, Croissant Taiyaki, Lina’s, Burger Hunter, Burger King, Steff Hotdogs, K-Street Food, Sonsoo Gimbap, Banjoo, Bon Pi Yang, Bon Juk, Cheiljemyunso, Bibigo, Omellet Kitchen, Mozzaluna, Omuto Tomato Dining, Bennigans, Xingkai, Streat, Vips Express and Sanuki Bore.

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.