Getting here by air

As Ulsan recieves no international flights it is only possible to arrive in the city via the air from two destinations - Seoul (Gimpo) and Jeju-do.

Getting to Ulsan from Incheon Int’l Airport requires a transfer upon landing to Gimpo Airport. It is best to do this via the limousine bus service, which departs from in front of the main terminal at Incheon Int'l Airport every five minutes. The journey then takes about thirty five minutes. The fare is W6,000.

Be sure to listen to the annoucements on the bus as it will inform you of which terminal you need for your onward flight.

Domestic airplane from Gimpo (operated by Korean Air and Asiana) takes about one hour. Weekday fares start at W62,000 rising to W71,000 at weekends.

Ulsan Airport is located in Songjeong-dong, Buk-gu, on the north side of the city.

It was first opened in November 1970 with a regular service between Ulsan and Seoul being established. Yet this was suspended in 1973 with the field closing in 1974.

In 1984, the regular line was opened again. Asiana Airlines assumed control of the Ulsan~Seoul service in March 1992, and engea Airlines the Ulsan~Jeju line on February 1993. Asiana Airlines started to serve Ulsan~Jeju line on March 1993.

In December 1997 the passenger terminal was extended with a capacity of 2,300,000 passengers per year.

There is parking for up to 534 vehicles.

The passenger terminal in Ulsan is clean, modern and functional. There are a number of facilities and amenities that an airport of its size should offer.

Available food outlets sell the usual fare of Korean food. There is a coffee bar and newsagents selling books. They also sell the English dailies ‘The Korean Times’ and ‘The Korean Herald’. Other services include a chemist, smoking room and of course, car rental.

The tourist information booth on the ground floor is a must before leaving the airport for great maps of the city and many leaflets on things to do. There is literature on Gyeonju also.

Check-in and arrivals are on the ground floor. Go upstairs for security and departures.

Those wanting to get to and from Gyeonju usually pass through Ulsan airport too. A direct bus service to Gyeongju runs 4 times a day. Departures from Ulsan Airport are at 8:20 11:40 16:10 18:40. Departures from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, Platform No.5 are at: 7:00, 10:10, 14:30,17:20.

Gimpo Limousine Bus: 032-741-0114
Korean Airlines: 1588-2001
Asiana: 1588-800