Cheap Flights to Gimpo International Airport
Traveling within Korea or to nearby Asian cities? Discover flights to Gimpo International Airport (GMP), Seoul’s convenient close-in airport, ideally located for domestic connections and regional getaways.
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Gimpo International Airport is located in Gangseo-gu, on the far western end of Seoul, about 15 kilometers from the city’s central district. Opened on January 30, 1958, Gimpo served as the main international gateway for Seoul and South Korea until it was replaced by Incheon International Airport in 2001. Today, the airport serves as a hub for Asiana Airlines and Korean Air, and an operating base for Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, and Jin Air, focusing on domestic routes and short-haul regional international flights.
Airport code
GMP (ICAO: RKSS)
Location
Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Airlines serving
Korean Air (hub), Asiana Airlines (hub), Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Air Busan
Popular Routes to and from Gimpo
Jeju Island dominates Gimpo’s schedule by a wide margin, alongside short-haul international routes to nearby Japan, China, and Taiwan.
Route Type
Popular Connections
International
Jeju, Busan, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gwangju
International
Tokyo (Haneda), Osaka (Kansai), Kaohsiung
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Gimpo. Peak Korean holiday travel and the Jeju Island tourist season see the strongest demand, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those periods.
About Seoul
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, a dynamic metropolis where ultra-modern skyscrapers and centuries-old royal palaces exist side by side. The city’s global influence through K-pop and K-drama, combined with its legendary street food scene and vibrant shopping districts, makes it one of Asia’s most exciting and dynamic capitals.
Things to Know When Flying Into Gimpo
Jeju is Gimpo’s overwhelmingly dominant route, with around 681 weekly flights accounting for over 58% of all departures — historically one of the world’s busiest airline routes.
Korean Air is the largest carrier at Gimpo, with around 273 weekly departures, followed by Asiana.
Tway Air’s route to Kaohsiung is the airport’s longest flight, taking about 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Gimpo is significantly closer to central Seoul than Incheon, making it a convenient option for domestic connections and short regional trips.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Gimpo International Airport is a hub for Asiana Airlines and Korean Air, and an operating base for Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, and Jin Air, with around 19 to 20 airlines connecting to 14 to 15 destinations.
Gimpo, located closer to central Seoul, handles domestic flights and a limited set of short-haul regional international routes to Japan, China, and Taiwan, while Incheon is Seoul's main international gateway for long-haul and global flights.
Jeju is by far the busiest route from Gimpo, accounting for over 58% of all weekly departures and once ranked the world's busiest airline route.
Gimpo International Airport is located about 15 kilometers west of central Seoul, making it significantly more convenient to the city than Incheon.
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, celebrated for its blend of ultra-modern skyscrapers and centuries-old palaces, vibrant K-pop and K-drama culture, and renowned street food scene.
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