Search Flights from Seoul to Fukuoka
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Transportation to Seoul Airport from the City Center
Gimpo International Airport
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
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.
Transportation to Fukuoka City Center from Airport
Fukuoka Airport, located 3 kilometers east of Hakata Station in Fukuoka city center, is the 4th largest airport in Japan in terms of passenger traffic. You can take the metro from metro station outside the arrival terminal, or take the city buses to get to the city center from Fukuoka Airport. Alternatively, you can also take one of the taxis at Fukuoka Airport. If you are going to stay in Fukuoka for a long time and visit other cities in Japan, you can also rent a car at the airport. You can reach the city center from Fukuoka Airport in 10 minutes maximum.
Metro
You can take the metro in Hakozaki direction from the metro station located at the exit of Fukuoka Airport arrivals terminal. Then you can transfer to the Nanakuma line and go to Tenjin-Minami station. Please remember that you need to buy your ticket at a ticket vending machine in the station to take the metro. Once you step out of domestic arrivals terminal, walk south and take the free shuttle bus. The shuttle bus will take you directly to Fukuoka Airport metro station. You can reach the central places in the city directly thanks to metro lines you can take from Fukuoka Airport. Meinohama, Muromi, Fujisaki, Nishijin, Tojinmachi, Ohorikoen, Akasaka, Tenjin, Nakasu-Kawabata, Gion, Hakata Bus Terminal, Higashi-Hie, and Gofkumachi are some of these places. According to 2017 tariff, the price of the single metro ticket varies from 260 to 370 Japanese Yen depending on your destination.
Bus
One of the most popular means of transportation to reach the city center from Fukuoka Airport in a very short time is the city buses. There are many bus stops outside both the domestic and international arrival terminals. All of the buses departing from these stops have different routes and you can reach almost everywhere in the city. "City Bus" lines have two different routes as Nishitetsu and Royal. The bus stops of Nishitetsu buses are Hakata Bus Station, Fukuoka Tower (Yafuoku Dome), Aeon Mall Fukuoka, Ohori Park, and Arao Stani. Canal City Hakata, Tenjin City Hall, and Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk are in the route of Royal Bus. Highway Bus goes through Hita, Kumamoto, Kurume, Omuta, Arao, and Greenland Resort & Spa. The express buses also departing from Fukuoka Airport pass through Lizuka, Tagawa and Hakata Bus Station.
Taxi
It is very easy to reach Fukuoka city center taking one of the airport taxis run by Fukuoka City Taxi Association (0924345100). If you want to take another option other than airport taxis, you can contact other taxi companies operating in the city to get a taxi at the airport: Fukuoka Kotsu (+81926437622), Panda Taxi (+81927162170). You will possibly reach the city center from Fukuoka Airport in about 5-10 minutes and taxi fare costs about 1800-2300 Japanese Yen.
Rent a car
Many local and international companies provide car rental services at Fukuoka Airport. Among these companies are TOYOTA Rentalease Fukuoka, Nissan Car Rental Solutions, Nippon Rent A Car, Times Mobility Networks, Yamae Rent Lease and IDEX Auto Japan. Before you rent a car at Fukuoka Airport, you can get information about the prices on the internet.
Last Updated: 19 Sep 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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For Seoul-Fukuoka flights, you can use Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Seoul Airport as departure airport, and Fukuoka Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Seoul-Fukuoka is 539 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour .
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Seoul-Fukuoka flights is Friday.
