All about Gimpo Airport

Gimpo Airport, located in Seoul is a hub for both international and domestic flights, so it is a place that many people visit for domestic travel such as Jeju Island and Busan. It is a little different from Incheon International Airport, so we have brought you all the information you need for travel through Gimpo Airport.

Information

Address: 서울 강서구 하늘길 112
112 Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Hours: 24 Hours

Gimpo International Airport

As of May 2022, there are currently no international flights operating at Gimpo Airport.

Arriving at Gimpo International Airport

Upon arrival on the 2nd floor, please submit a quarantine questionnaire and get your documents checked.

Get your passport checked and go through immigration.

Complete a security check.

Go down to the 1st floor and collect your checked baggage.

Customs inspections will be carried out. Please submit the customs declaration you received on the plane.

When you come of of the arrival hall on the first floor, you will be done!

Check-in at Gimpo International Airport

1. After arriving at the airport, check in, and check your luggage on the 2nd floor.

You can check-in with the airline and the staff, or you can self-check in with the kiosks. Due to COVID-19, at the moment only self-check-in is available (As of May 2022).

After self check in, you can check in your luggage. You can do so by scanning your boarding pass and passport → scan luggage → check the baggage check-in rules → attach a luggage tag → issue a confirmation certificate.

2. File a customs declaration

How to Get a Tax Return in Korea

3. Go through security screening and immigration (3rd floor)

If you go up the stairs, you can depart from the 3rd floor. Before your security screening, make sure to double-check items that can be carried on board, and make sure to prepare you passport and flight ticket for departure inspection. After departure check, wait near the boarding gate and board when the plan arrives.

Amenities

So what else can you do at Gimpo Airport besides catching flights? There is so much that you can do in the airport as well! Lets look at what Gimpo Airport has to offer!

B1 (Subway International Flight)

After you get off the subway, you will see a sign for Lotte Mall. In the mall there is cinemas, department stores, and supermarkets. If you are going to be staying in Gimpo Airport for a while, you can do some last minute shopping from the mall.

In addition, Gimpo Airport has a luggage check-in service. You don't have to worry about where to put your luggage before your last-minute shopping.

The first floor of Gimpo International Airport is the arrival area, where total baggage service, information desk, roaming counter, arrival hall and Dunkin Donuts are located here.

Baggage Total Service (Closed)

There is a service center where you can store, pack, and transport your luggage.

Information Desk

At the information desk, you can ask any questions you may have and refer to several tourist brochures and airport maps.

Roaming Counter

There are SK, LG, and Olleh roaming centers near Gate 1, so you can purchase a SIM, or Wi-fi when you arrive in Korea. At the moment, they are all closed. We will continue to update this portion accordingly.

Check out all the SIMs you can get at the Seoul Branch

Wifi Dosirak Prepaid SIM

* This SIM can be shipped to all regions in Korea.

Chingu Prepaid SIM

* You can get these in downtown Seoul.

Link Korea USIM

Dunkin Donuts

If you are hungry after entering the country, recharge your energy with a little bit of sugar at Dunkin Donuts!

2F (Check-In)

You can check-in on the 2nd floor of Gimpo International Airport. On the 2nd floor, there is an information center, customs and immigration desk, currency exchange, check-in desk, luggage check, etc.

Information Center

If you want to know specific airport information, please go to the information center located in the middle of the 2nd floor.

Customs Departure

You can report the export of domestic tax-free goods here. Check here for baggage that is eligible for a tax refund.

Learn How to get a Tax Refund in Korea

Currency Exchange (Shinhan Bank)

Currently, this currency exchange is not operating. We will update the information here accordingly. You can exchange money at the airport, in Seoul, and in the provinces, but we recommend doing it in downtown Seoul (in particular Myeongdong) for the best rates. You can also get Creatrip member benefits at the Moneybox Myeongdong Branch and exchange your money at the best exchange rate.

Creatrip Member Discount

Cell Phone Clean Up

Near the gate on the 2nd floor, there is a place where you can recharge and organize your luggage.

Prayer Room

If you go into the left hallway in the direction of check-in, there is also a prayer room.

3F (Departure)

You can depart from the 3rd floor. There is a lounge and a duty free shop in the duty free area on the 3rd floor.

Rest Area, Pharmacy

There is a rest area next to the departure hall and a charging port. Opposite of the rest area, you can find a pharmacy, water purifier, and pay phone. Wifi is available inside the airport, so please use it as needed!

Sky Hub Lounge

Sky Hub Lounge is located next to Gate R1 of the duty free area. They are currently closed.

Duty Free Shops (Shilla, Lotte)

If you enter the duty free area on the 3rd floor, you can do your last shopping at Shilla Duty Free and Lotte Duty Free! However, as of May 2022, both are currently closed.

Please note that there is only one coffee shop in the waiting are after security screening.

4F

There are various cafes and restaurants in the general area on the 4th floor, and there are lounges and children's lounges in the duty free area.

Daecheongmaru

Daecheongmaru is an area in the airport where you can enjoy various different types of foods and cultures. There are several restaurants and cafes such as Mei Chai, Gangnam Gyoja and Sura. You can also go to a place where you can experience VR. Currently, they are all closed. We will update this accordingly.

Korean Air, Asiana Airlines Lounge

Lounge eligible customers can use the lounge in the duty free area on the 4th floor.

Korean Air Lounge: 05:30-21:00

Asiana Airlines: 05:10-21:00

Infant Lounge

The baby / infant lounge is located on the 4th floor of the duty free area.

Public Transportation

1F

If you go outside the gate on the 1st floor, you can take a city bus, airport shuttle bus, subway, or taxi.

Bus

2 and 3 are the bus gates for Incheon and Gyeonggi, and 4 is the boarding gate for city buses that are going to Seoul. From Incheon. Gyeonggi, there are buses to Uijeongbu Terminal, Incheon and Ilsan. There is more detailed information regarding busses later in the blog.

You can travel between domestic and international flights by taking the airport shuttle bus at Gate 5, between Gate 1 and Gate 2. There are two types of airport shuttle busses, 'passenger terminal only' and 'passenger + cargo terminal'.

* Airport shuttle bus information (passenger terminal only)

You can take the limousine bus from 6 or 7. 6 is for Seoul (Gileum-Solsaem bound, Nowon-Changdong bound) and No.7 is the bus bound for Incheon International Airport.

Subway and Taxi

Across the street is an area where you can catch the subway and taxis.

Taxis have different areas depending on the type of taxi it is, so you should be careful and double check where you should be. There are also staff members that will show you where to get a taxi, so tell the staff your destination and they will guide you.

Learn More About Taxi Types and Korean Traffic

2F

On the 2nd floor, you can board the intercity bus outdoors. Intercity buses are: Gangneung, Goyang-dong, Gwangju (Jeonnam-do), Namyangju, Dangjin, Seosan, Taean, Daejeon, Dongsuwon, Dongtan, Osan, Songtan, Pyeongtaek, Anseong, Bukcheonju, Sadang, Gwacheon, (Gyeonggi-do), Gwangju, Seongnam, Suwon. There are also busses to Ansan, Ori, Yongin, Bucheon Terminal, Jukjeon Station, Wonju, Incheon, Yeoju, Jeonju, Jeungpyeong, Jinjeop, Cheonan, Cheongju.

Get Detailed Bus Information

Gimpo Airport Domestic Flights

If you use Gimpo Airport for domestic flights, you can quickly go to famous tourist cities in Korea such as Busan, Jeju, and Yeosu. You can travel from Seoul to Jeju in less than an hour, and you can visit it at a low price of around 40,000 KRW.

Location: 서울 강서구 하늘길 111
111 Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Hours: 24 hours

Arrival at Gimpo International Airport

Get off your plane.

After collecting your luggage, go to the 1st floor and you're done! It's so simple isn't it?

Check-in at Gimpo Airport Domestic Flights

If you go to the website of Gimpo Airport, you can check the estimated time of how long it will take to board the plane based on the current time. The boarding order is as follows:

1. Arrive at the airport and check-in on the 2nd floor.

2. Drop your luggage at the check-in counters of each airline on the 2nd floor.

3. At the departure hall on the 3rd floor, check your identity and go through security screening. Have your passport or Alien Registration Card Ready.

4. When everything is ready, wait around the boarding gate and board the plane in time for boarding. When boarding, please prepare your passport and boarding pass in advance.

Facilities (Domestic Flights)

Domestic flights at Gimpo Airport are on the 1st to 4th floors. There are many places to eat and things to enjoy.

1F (Arrivals)

The first floor is the entry area. There are airport information desks, intercity bus reservations, currency exchange, post office, restaurants and cafes.

Airport Information Desk

The first floor of the domestic flight is the arrival area. There is an airport information desk in the middle.

Intercity Bus Information Center

After entering Korea, if you want to take the intercity bus, look at the gate and there should be a place where you can purchase intercity bus tickets on the right. You can easily purchase a ticket using the self-service ticket machine.

Post Office

Hours: 09:00~18:00

Luggage Storage

Luggage storage is chargeable and can be stored and packed. Operating hours are 06:00-21:00.

Shinhan Bank Exchange Office

Although it is a domestic flight area, there are areas where you can exchange money. If you are travelling to another area and you think you will need more cash, you can get some here.

Hours: 09:00-16:00

City Airport Limousine

You can get a ticket for the limousine airport bus to downtown Seoul here. If there is no one at the counter, you can use the vending machine next to the counter.

Counter Operating Hours: 13:30-22:30

Currently, airport buses 6105 and 6101 are operating to downtown Seoul. The fare is 8,000 KRW for adults and 5,000 KRW to children.

Rental Car

You can use Lotte Rent-A-Car and SK Rent-A-Car. Operating hours are from 08:00 to 22:00.

Food

Not only Paris Baguette and Angel-in-us, but also Lotteria and a convenience store.

Flavour6 Food Court has a wide variety of shops! There are so many restaurants in Gimpo Airport, you can't just pass by! In this food court, there is a famous Sundubu restaurant that is originally in Bukchang-dong, so we wanted to try it.

Sundubu Grilled Mackerel with Pot Rice (12,000 KRW)

The sundubu stew (Korean soft tofu stew) had plenty of seafood and meat, and the broth was spicy yet delicious. In addition, there is even a half ripe mackerel in hot pot rice, so you can eat a filling and delicious meal before you board the plane.

The food court is open from 06:30 to 21:30 but by 8PM, many shops were already closed. Please keep in mind if you have a late night flight.

2F (Check-In)

The second floor is the check-in area. Opposite of the check in area is a booth where you can purchase tickets for each airline, and there are also cafes, restaurants, and tourism promotions centers.

Information Desk

Civil Application Issuance Machine

If you are going to Jeju Island and you do not bring your ID, you can replace your ID by issuing a resident registration certificate from a machine! This is in the case where you also have a Korean copy.

Ticket Purchase Area

There is also a place to buy tickets at the airport site opposite of the check in area. This is for Korean Air, Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jin Air). However, tickets purchased at the airport are expensive so it is better to only use them in situations where you miss a reserved flight or board in a hurry.

Jeju Tourism Promotion Center

If you want to make some plans or look into what you can do in Jeju before you head off on your flight, visit the Jeju Tourism Information Center! The operating hours are 06:30-20:00.

3F (Departures)

On the left side of the general area on the 3rd floor, you will be able to come across a pharmacy, a playroom, a lost and found store, a shelter, and a carrier shop. To the right, you will see a souvenir shop.

Pharmacy

Hours of Operation: 06:00-20:00

Playroom

Lost and Found

The lost and found is open from 06:00-22:00. If you are looking for lost items outside of office hours, you can use the lockers next to the office.

Luggage Shop

Hours of Operation: 07:00 - 19:00

Souvenir Shop

Hours of Operation: 06:00 - 21:00

Convenience Store

There is a CU convenience store in the area after security on the 3rd floor.

Infant Lounge

There is a baby lounge on the 3rd floor after security (near boarding gates 2, 14, and 15).

4F

The 4th floor has a restaurant area, an airport lounge, and an observatory.

SKY31 FOOD AVENUE

SKY31 on the 4th floor has a variety of restaurants including Korean, Japanese, and Chinese food. It is a very large dining area so you can grab a bite to eat here before boarding the plane, or after getting off.

There is also a printer and copy machine here for those that may need to print out documents for their travel urgently!

Observatory

If you go to the left on the 4th floor, there is an outdoor observatory. You can watch planes take off and land here!

Lounge

After security screening, there are Korean Air Lounges and Asiana Lounges.

Asiana Airlines Lounge: 05:10-21:00

Korean Airlines Lounge: 05:30- 21:00

Public Transportation Domestic Flights

1 Floor

You can ride the city, regional, circle, and limousine buses on the first floor outdoors. You can also take a taxi.

Bus

You can also board the bus by looking at the corresponding number sign. 2 and 6 are city buses to Seoul, 3 to 5 are limousine buses, 7 to 8 are Gimpo Airport Loop Buses, and 9 to 12 are buses to Incheon and Gyeonggi provinces.

The local (intercity) buses are: Gangneung, Goyang-dong, Gwangju (South Jeolla Province), Namyangju, Dangjin, Seosan, Taean, Daejeon, Dongsuwon, Dongtan, Osan, Songtan, Pyeongtaek, Anseong, Bukcheongju, Sadang, Gwacheon (Gyeonggi Province), Gwangju, Seongnam. There are buses to Suwon, Ansan, Ori, Yongin, Bucheon Terminal, Jukjeon Station, Wonju, Uijeongbu, Icheon, Yeoju, Jeonju, Jeungpyeong, Jinjeop, Cheonan, Cheongju, Chuncheon, Taebaek, Pocheon, Hanam, and Hongseong.

You can learn more information about the busses here.

Taxi

If you cross the crosswalk at the gate, there is a place where you can catch taxis. The type of taxi it is will be written on it, so look at the sign and board the taxi accordingly.

In the taxi boarding area, there are explanations about how to use the taxi and also the cost of using it!

Going to/ from Seoul from Gimpo International Airport

Subway

From Gimpo Airport, you can use Line 5, 9 and the Airport Railroad to get into Seoul.

Airport Railroad Train

Airport City Bus

You can get to both domestic and international terminals at Gimpo Airport by taking this bus.

Airport Limousine Bus Reservation

If you are traveling in a group, you can book a 13 seater airport limousine bus on Creatrip. It is convenient because you can carry a lot of luggage from the airport to your destination at once!

Reserve Airport - Seoul Taxi Reserve Seoul - Airport Taxi

Taxi

If it is not a time where you can use the subway or bus, you will have to take a taxi! If you take a regular taxi from Gimpo Airport, it costs about 28,000 KRW to Gangnam Station, and about 20,000 KRW to Myeongdong, and around 22,000 KRW to Seoul City Hall.

Tips

Finally, the boarding gate may be subject to change after check-in and before take-off. The airlines will inform the new boarding gate immediately. If you decided to go to the boarding gate early, please pay attention to the airport announcements to see if there are any changes to your flight status.

Whether it is Seoul Gimpo Airport or other airports, the process of catching your flight is the same. Although Gimpo Airport has a bigger domestic terminal, this airport is also very crowded. Make sure to arrive beforehand and give yourself enough time before you take off. The customs clearance usually take longer for tourists at Gimpo Airport, and during Korean National Holidays, and the weekends.

Check in time vary by airlines. Please make sure to check beforehand and prepare accordingly.

We recommend that you take the subway when moving from Seoul to Gimpo Airport or from Gimpo Airport to Seoul. This is because you can move around quickly at a much cheaper price. If there are a lot of people travelling together, it might be better to book a 13-seater airport limousine bus for convenience.

Incheon International Airport Terminal 2

All About Incheon Airport

We hope that this information was useful. Please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com if you have any additional questions. You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!