Gimpo International Airport

Gimpo International Airport is about 15 km west of central Seoul, in Gangseo-gu. A taxi to Myeongdong usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes, longer at rush hour. By rail, the AREX reaches Seoul Station in about 20 to 23 minutes, and Line 9 express trains reach the Express Bus Terminal in Gangnam in about 27 to 32 minutes.

Gimpo (GMP) is Seoul's city airport, about 15 km west of the center, and handles most domestic flights plus short routes to Japan, China and Taiwan. Incheon (ICN) is Seoul's main international airport, on Yeongjong Island in Incheon, and handles long-haul flights. Check your ticket for the code, since the two airports are far apart.

The AREX airport railroad runs from Gimpo Airport Station to Incheon Airport in about 38 to 48 minutes, depending on the terminal. The KAL Limousine 6707A bus takes about 40 to 60 minutes, and a taxi about 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Leave plenty of time if you are connecting to an international flight.

Gimpo has two passenger terminals. The Domestic Terminal handles flights within South Korea, such as Jeju and Busan, and the International Terminal handles flights to Japan, China and Taiwan. A free shuttle bus links them, and the walk between them takes about 10 minutes, with Gimpo Airport Station in between.

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines use Gimpo for domestic and short international flights. Jeju Air, Jin Air, Air Busan, T'way Air, Eastar Jet, Air Seoul and SUM Air fly domestic routes. Foreign airlines include JAL, ANA, Peach, Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shanghai Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan.

International flights from Gimpo go to Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Nagoya, Shanghai Hongqiao, Beijing Capital, Beijing Daxing, Taipei Songshan and Kaohsiung. They all use the International Terminal. Long-haul flights to Europe, the Americas and Southeast Asia leave from Incheon International Airport instead.

Yes. Gimpo Airport Station serves Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 9, the AREX airport railroad, the Gimpo Goldline and the Seohae Line. Line 9 express trains go to Yeouido and Gangnam, Line 5 runs to Gwanghwamun and Jongno, and AREX goes to Digital Media City and Seoul Station. Trains do not run through the night.

Taxi stands are across the road from the first-floor exits of the terminals, with regular taxis and larger deluxe taxis, known as mobeom, available around the clock. A ride to Myeongdong takes about 40 to 50 minutes. Fares are metered, with a night surcharge after midnight, and the Kakao T app can also call a taxi.

Yes. Take-offs and landings at Gimpo are restricted from about 23:00 to 06:00 local time, except in emergencies. Scheduled flights therefore operate during the day and evening, and a flight that runs very late may be diverted to Incheon. Check with your airline if your evening flight is delayed.

It depends on your nationality. Visa-exempt travelers need a K-ETA approved before departure unless their country is on Korea's temporary exemption list, which runs through 31 December 2026 and includes the United States, the UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, France and Germany. Travelers without a K-ETA complete the electronic arrival card before landing.

Yes. In the International Terminal, the Sky Hub Lounge accepts Priority Pass members, and Asiana Airlines has a lounge for its Business Class and Star Alliance Gold passengers. In the Domestic Terminal, Korean Air's KAL Lounge and the Asiana Airlines Lounge serve eligible premium-cabin passengers and elite members.

Yes. Lotte Mall sits next to the airport near Gimpo Airport Station, with shops, a supermarket and a movie theater, and the Lotte City Hotel is part of the same complex. Inside the International Terminal, duty-free shops serve departing international passengers, and both terminals have cafes and convenience stores.

Gimpo International Airport is operated by Korea Airports Corporation (KAC). It handled about 23 million passengers in 2025, close to its 2024 total, and most of them flew on domestic routes such as Seoul to Jeju. It has two parallel runways, 3,600 m and 3,200 m long.

Seoul is on Korea Standard Time, UTC+9, all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Korean won (KRW). Foreign credit cards are widely accepted, and a T-money card works on the subway, AREX and buses. Exchange counters and ATMs are in both terminals at Gimpo.