Seoul: airports, things to do and where to stay

Seoul airports

GMP

Seoul Gimpo International Airport

Seoul, South Korea

• 17 km to the centre
• 1 terminal

ICN

Incheon International Airport

Seoul, South Korea

• 49 km to the centre
• 2 terminals

From the airport to central Seoul

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

Seoul Gimpo International Airport airport is about 17 km from central Seoul.

• Train

  Seoul's subway Line 5 and 9, plus the AREX line, all stop at Gimpo, reaching the city centre in about 20-30 minutes.

• Limousine Bus

  Airport buses serve central Seoul and nearby cities, useful with heavy luggage.

• Taxi

  Taxis wait outside the terminal; central Seoul is a fairly short ride away.

From the airport to central Seoul

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Incheon International Airport airport is about 49 km from central Seoul.

• Train

  The AREX express train reaches Seoul Station in about 45 minutes; an all-stop version is cheaper but slower.

• Limousine Bus

  Coaches run to central Seoul, Gangnam and other districts, useful for destinations off the train line.

• Taxi

  Taxis wait outside each terminal; the ride into central Seoul can take over an hour depending on traffic.