Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Gimhae International Airport, opened on 1 August 1976, is one of the most important in South Korea. Due to increasing air traffic and its location surrounded by mountains and buildings, a new airport is being constructed in Gadeokdo to meet the growing demand. It operates domestic flights and international routes across the Far East and Southeast Asia.
Official Website: airport.co.kr - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM
Number of terminals - 2 - Domestic Terminal and International Terminal, open from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm and connected every 10 minutes by a free shuttle bus service from 5:00 am to 10:50 pm.
Annual passenger traffic: 15.8 million passengers passed through in 2024.
Tel: +82 1661 2626
Information desks on the first floor of the Domestic Terminal (6:00 am to 11:00 pm; Tel +82 51 974 3774 / 3775) and on the first and second floors of the International Terminal (5:30 am to 11:00 pm; Tel +82 51 974 3772 / 3773 / 3594 / 3595).
The airport is located in Gimhae, 22 km (13 miles) west of the city of Busan.
See MapAlthough there are no hotels within the airport grounds, you will find many options nearby. The Air Sky Hotel is just 1 km (0.6 miles) from the terminals, and you can reach it via the LRT metro. Some other options in the vicinity are listed below:
Hotel Airport (1.1 km/0.7 miles)
Airport Guesthouse (1.2 km/0.7 miles)
ND 1226 Hotel (2.8 km/1.7 miles)
Max Motel (3.2 km/2 miles)
No 25 Hotel (3.2 km/2 miles)
On the first floor of the Domestic Terminal, there are offices of the following companies:
There are three car parks for short- and long-term stays, open from 5:30 am until the last flight of the day. Payment can be made at the exit of each sector or near the entrance of both terminals. The first 10 minutes are free of charge. More information: Tel +82 1661 2626 / 51 974 3781. Rates
P1 - Located in front of the Domestic Terminal.
P2 - Situated in front of the International Terminal.
P3 - Near the airport entrance, for long-term stays, with free shuttle buses to the terminals every 10 minutes from 5:50 am to 10:50 pm. Complimentary 20-min. parking.
Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs are advised to inform their airline about their needs in advance of their flight. There are lifts on all levels, adapted restrooms, Braille signage and maps, as well as designated parking spaces in front of the terminals.
Latest updates: March 01, 2025