Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, with grand gates and a banquet hall over a lotus pond.
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About the airport
Gimpo International Airport, close to central Seoul, handles most domestic flights and some short-haul international routes.
Terminals
A single terminal for domestic and the few international flights, with a connected shopping mall and cinema.
Services
Services include a connected shopping mall, cinema and standard airport facilities. There are good rail and bus links with Seoul, plus taxis; the metro is the quickest and cheapest option.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal for domestic and the few international flights, with a connected shopping mall and cinema.
Seoul
Things to do in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea's capital, mixes centuries-old royal palaces with one of Asia's most dynamic, high-tech cityscapes.
N Seoul Tower
An observation tower on Namsan mountain with sweeping views over the whole city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Seoul?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport airport is about 17 km from central Seoul.
How do I get from the airport to central Seoul?
From Seoul Gimpo International Airport airport you can take Train, Limousine Bus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Seoul Gimpo International Airport airport have?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
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Photo credits
- Seoul Gimpo International Airport Terminal: Ken Eckert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- N Seoul Tower: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons