Cheap Flights to Daegu International Airport
Traveling to southeastern South Korea? Discover flights to Daegu International Airport (TAE), a dual-use civilian and military airport serving one of the country’s major cities.
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Daegu International Airport is located in Dong District, Daegu, South Korea, serving the city and the surrounding North Gyeongsang region. Opened in 1961 and operated by the Korea Airports Corporation alongside the Republic of Korea Air Force, the airport handled nearly 4.7 million passengers in 2019 and serves as a hub for T’way Air, though passenger numbers have gradually declined since KTX high-speed rail reached Daegu in 2004.
Airport code
TAE (ICAO: RKTN)
Location
Dong District, Daegu, South Korea
Airlines serving
T’way Air (hub), Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Popular Routes to and from Daegu
Domestic connections to Jeju anchor Daegu’s schedule, alongside a range of international routes across East and Southeast Asia.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Jeju City
International
Fukuoka, Osaka, Shanghai, Bangkok, Da Nang
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Daegu. Demand rises around peak Japanese and Korean holiday travel periods, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those times.
About Daegu
Daegu is a major city in southeastern South Korea, historically known for its textile industry and its traditional herbal medicine markets. The city also offers convenient access to nearby Palgongsan Mountain, a popular destination for hiking and cultural sites just outside the urban center.
Things to Know When Flying Into Daegu
T’way Air operates around 5 times as many flights as the second-largest carrier, Korean Air, making it Daegu’s dominant airline.
The airport chiefly serves domestic routes with a smaller number of international flights.
Daegu International Airport also functions as a military base for the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 11th Fighter Wing.
Pohang and Ulsan airports offer nearby alternatives for travelers with flexible plans in the region.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Daegu International Airport is a hub for T'way Air, and is also served by Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, and Jin Air, connecting to 15 to 16 destinations.
Yes, Daegu offers international routes to destinations including Osaka, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Da Nang, though the airport chiefly serves domestic routes.
Jeju City is the busiest route from Daegu, alongside strong international demand to Fukuoka and Osaka in Japan.
Yes, Daegu International Airport is also a military base for the Republic of Korea Air Force's 11th Fighter Wing, whose squadrons fly the F-15K.
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Daegu, with earlier booking recommended for peak Japanese and Korean holiday travel periods.
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