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Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Location: The airport is located 30 miles (50km) from central Seoul at Incheon.
Time: GMT +9.
Contacts: Tel: +82 (0)2 1577 2600.
Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are connected by moving walkways and inter-terminal shuttles.
Getting to the city: An express railway connection is in the final stages of completion and currently operates between Gimpo Airport (which handles domestic flights) and Incheon International. It will reach Seoul central by 2010. Meanwhile, visitors can transfer to the city along the Airport Expressway by public or courtesy bus, or a variety of taxis, from the airport Transportation Centre. The journey takes about an hour and a half. Tickets and information can be obtained from the Bus Ticketing Office at Exits 4 and 9 (indoors) and Exits 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 9C (outdoors). There is also a ferry service from Incheon port to Yeongjong-do.
Car rental: Avis, Hertz and Kumho Rent-A-Car operate from kiosks at airport arrivals.
Airport Taxis: To catch a taxi into Seoul, exit Arrivals via Gates 4 through 8, cross the street, and make your way to the taxi stands located at 4C~8C. The taxi ride to Seoul central will cost KRW40,000 to 60,000 and take around 1 hour. The expressway toll of KRW7,100 is paid by the taxi passenger. Deluxe taxis are also available; these are more expensive but have the advantage of accepting credit cards. Drivers seldom speak English so write down your destination in a Korean on a piece of paper.
Facilities: The well-equipped airport has bureaux de change and banks, a large variety of restaurants and other eateries, numerous duty-free shops and a basement supermarket. There is a mobile phone rental outlet and Internet kiosks, pharmacies, saunas, hair salons, a post office and luggage storage facilities.
Parking: There is short and long-term parking located within walking distance of the main terminal. Short-term parking rates start at KRW 1,200 for the first 30 minutes, charging KRW 600 every 15 minutes to a daily maximum of KRW 12,000. Long-term parking, connected to the terminal building via shuttle, is charged at KRW 8,000 per day for the first six days, then at KRW 4,000 per hour.
Departure Tax: 10,000 won, included in your ticket price.
Website: www.airport.kr/eng/airport/
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Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

Location: The airport is on the western end of Busan.
Time: GMT +9.
Transfer between terminals: There is a free shuttle bus between the international and Domestic Terminals every 10 minutes between 7:30am and 7:00pm and every 20 minutes between 7:00pm and 9:00pm.
Getting to the city: Train: An exciting development scheduled for the airport, slated for completion in 2011, is a light rail transit line that will connect the airport to the Busan subway network and the city centre. Currently the rail is a 30 minute bus ride from the airport, on the 307 bus. Gupo is the nearest station. Bus: A number of different types of buses run from Gimhae to various destinations across Busan. Bus No. 307 goes to Deokcheon Station, just get off at the Gupo stop and you can connect to the train and subway. Taxi: Taxis do not have a set price, so you're welcome to haggle, and always insist on using the metre.
Car rental: The car rental desk is located on the ground floor of the Domestic Terminal. Seven different rental agencies operate out of Gimhae, including Avis and Busan Car Rental.
Facilities: Money and communications: Pusan and Shinhan banks are located in the International Terminal, as well as a currency exchange office. A post office is located on the first floor of the International Terminal, and offers international calls. Local payphones are scattered throughout both terminals.



Luggage: The baggage claim areas are located on the ground floors of the terminals. Baggage storage facilities are on offer on the second floor of the International Terminal or ground floor of the Domestic Terminal, and are open until the last flight of the day. Conference and business: A business centre is located on the first floor of the International Terminal. On offer are meeting rooms, telephones, fax machines and computers. Other facilities: Travel insurance is available for purchase on the in a kiosk on the second floor of the International Terminal. A shoe-shine service is available on the first floor of the International Terminal and second floor of the Domestic Terminal. A free internet lounge is available for passengers' use on the third floor of the International Terminal, and a free internet kiosk is located on the second floor of the Domestic Terminal. Wi-Fi: The entire airport is a free wi-fi zone. Shopping: Shopping options at Gimhae are not extensive, but there is a small selection of outlets if you need to grab some necessities or a last-minute souvenir. The always-recognisable 7Eleven stocks any conveniences a traveller may have overlooked, and there is a Lotte duty free store for your perusal. There is also a pharmacy and book store on site. A gallery, selling local art work, is located in the Domestic Terminal, and is definitely worth checking out. Food and drink: Gimhae has a number of dining options, both for Korean and Western tastes. You'll be able to find international staples such as Starbucks and Popeye's fast food, as well as local offerings like the difficult-to-pronounce but recommended Punggyungmaru eatery.
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Gimhae International Airport ear each terminal; parking rates are fixed at KRW 600 for up to four hours.
Departure Tax: There is a departure tax of KRW 9,000.
Website: airport.co.kr
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