Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Seoul Gimpo International Airport Address: No 274 Gwahea-Dong, Gangseo-Ku, Seoul, 157-711, South Korea
Airport Code: GMP
Airport Tel: +82 2 2660 4461
Airport Fax: +82 2 661 9924
Airport Website: http://http://gimpo.airport.co.kr - Official Site

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Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Airport Information
(Seoul, Republic Of Korea)



Previously know as Kimpo International Airport, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is now South Korea's second-biggest air facility, having being overtaken by Incheon International Airport in terms of flight capacity and passenger throughput. Having first opened in 1951, Gimpo Airport is still a relatively modern facility, providing air travel to major cities in South Korea and some international destinations.

Gimpo International Airport can be found on the southern side of Han River and within the western region of Seoul, near to Banghwa, Bucheon, Kimpo and Sky Park. The main regional airlines include Asiana (previously known as Seoul Airlines) and also Korean Air, an award-winning national carrier.




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Countless bus services connect the airport with downtown Seoul, Incheon Airport and beyond. The city's comprehensive underground rail (Seoul Subway Line 5) links various parts of central Seoul, while taxis offer several different options for connecting passengers with their onward destinations. Taxis are the best way to reach the prestigious Yonsei University, which lies close by and to the south-east, and is home to more than 35,000 students.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) Information: History and Facilities
Gimpo International Airport was established in 1951, when it was simply a small airfield complete with runway. It quickly grew and by the 1980s featured a domestic terminal building, together with two further international terminals.

However, following the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, it soon became clear that Gimpo Airport would soon be struggling to keep up with demand and so construction of the nearby Incheon Airport was soon underway. In 2001, Incheon opened and took the international traffic from Seoul's Gimpo International Airport (GMP), although in 2003, a new service began to Tokyo, Japan's capital city.

Onsite at Seoul Gimpo Airport are banks offering currency exchange and withdrawal services in both of the airport's terminals, including branches of the Chohung Bank, Korea Exchange Bank and Shinan Bank. Shoppers will find plenty of stores within the Sky City centre, in the International Terminal, along with fast-food restaurants and a popular Starbuck's coffee shop.

Other facilities at Seoul Gimpo Airport include an information desk, meeting point, travellers insurance, Internet Service counter and KAC VIP room. The Grand Hilton Seoul is located in downtown Seoul and provides ample facilities for independent business passengers or companies wishing to host meetings, events or conferences.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) Information: About Seoul Tourism
Famous to many for hosting the 1988 Olympic Games, Seoul is South Korea's largest city and gleaming capital, with plenty to offer visitors. Amongst the most interesting historical sights around Seoul are the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty - Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeongbokgung and Gyeonghuigung.

Various shrines and temples make interesting visiting close to Gimpo Airport (GMP), such as Bongeunsa, Dongmyo and Jongmyo. For some insight into the country's history, the National Folk Museum is worth finding and is located within the Gyeongbok Palace complex, while for others, Seoul offers everything you could possibly want to know about Korean history and is also acclaimed for its bold contemporary architecture.

 
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