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Logan Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

13 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

10941 Km

Transportation to Airport from Seoul City Center

Gimpo International Airport

Gimpo International Airport is located 15 km from the city center and used to be the primary international airport serving the city. However it was replaced in 2001 by Incheon International Airport, which is now the city’s primary international airport. Gimpo International Airport is still of significant use, having handled over 23 million passengers in 2015. The airport is accessible by taxi, bus, metro and rental car.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient and reliable transportation alternative and in Seoul they are even more comfortable since they are all highly qualified and equipped with the latest technology. Taking a taxi to Gimpo International Airport from the city center is very easy. You can have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. Since the airport is located only 15 km away, taking a taxi is a very quick transportation alternative. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Gimpo International Airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from every part of the city and provide affordable transportation to the airport. The airport’s close proximity to the city center makes taking the bus a viable option because the total trip won’t take very long.  

Metro

Taking the metro to the airport from the city is the most popular transportation alternative because the metro can bypass traffic and is an affordable method of transportation. The metro offers easy and quick access to the airport. Metro lines 9 and 5 run to Gimpo International Airport. Both lines run through the city, stopping at various stations on the way, and connect to other major metro lines in the city. For more detailed information on the metro lines and routes please visit Gimpo International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Gimpo International Airport is also accessible by rental car. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city where you can rent a car that meets your various specifications. Renting a car to get to the airport is both a comfortable and quick transportation alternative.

Airport Information

Gimpo International Airport serves the city of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Located 15 km from the Central District of Seoul, the airport used to act as the primary international airport for the city until it was replaced by Incheon International Airport. Nevertheless Gimpo International Airport is still a major airport serving the city and the country as a whole. Gimpo International Airport connects Seoul with other cities in the country and the entire world. Each year the airport welcomes more and more passengers and offers those passengers more and more services, continuing to improve and further develop itself. Gimpo International Airport contains 2 passenger terminal buildings, operating both domestic and international air travel. The airport also contains an expansive parking area with short-term and long-term parking options.

Gimpo International Airport provides passengers with various services to ensure their needs are met. The international terminal features services like information counters, meeting rooms, Woori Bank, a pharmacy, baby care rooms, and more. In addition the terminal building contains eating and drinking venues, stores where passengers can go shopping, and passenger lounges. Places where passengers can get a bite to eat, something to drink, go shopping, or relax include Zoo Coffee, Dunkin Donuts, Paris Baguette, Cafe Tiamo, Lotte Duty Free Shop, Duty Free Center, 7-Eleven, The Shilla Duty Free, Books & Gift, French Kiss, Cafe de Specialtea’s, Festival and Sky Lounge.  

The airport’s domestic terminal contains services like rental car offices, meeting rooms, a lost and found, Shinhan Bank, Woori Bank, postal services, internet rooms, VIP rooms, a pharmacy, and baby care rooms. The terminal building contains eating and drinking venues and stores such as Food O Clock, Airport Bookstore, Shoeshine Corner, Lotteria, Steff Hotdog, Osaka Kitchen, e-biz Snack, Dunkin Donuts, Bizeun, 7-Eleven, Angel in us Coffee, Damchaewon, Phobay and Heelak.


Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport is the primary international airport serving the city of Seoul. The airport handles a significantly large amount of passenger traffic, making it the busiest and largest airport in the country. The airport is accessible by different forms of transportation including taxi, bus, train, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient and reliable transportation alternative to get to Incheon International Airport from the city center. However, taxis are an expensive option. Taxis are available from every part of the city; you can also ask the hotel you are staying at to help arrange a taxi for you.

Bus

City buses in Seoul are very comfortable and advanced. Taking the bus to Incheon International Airport from the city center is both convenient and affordable. There are many different bus routes that run throughout the city and numerous bus lines that run to the airport. The bus line that you need to take will vary depending on your location in the city.

Train

Taking the train to Incheon International Airport is a very convenient and fast transportation alternative. The Korea Train Express high speed trains provide quick transportation to the airport. Passengers can board these trains from many cities including Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, Mokpo and Yeusu. These high-speed trains take 2 ½ minutes to reach the airport from the closest station on the route and take 20 minutes to reach the airport from the furthest station on the route.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to Incheon International Airport is by rental car. Renting a car ensures a comfortable and reliable ride to the airport. There are various rental car companies that have offices located in the city. You can have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a rental car for you or book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.

Airport Information

Located 48 km west of the city center, Incheon International Airport is the city’s primary international airport. Incheon International Airport is also one of the largest airports in the entire world. The airport handles a significant amount of passenger traffic, serving both domestic and international flights. The airport covers a large space, offering passenger services out of 1 main terminal building. The main passenger terminal is actually so large that it is the biggest terminal by area in the country. A second passenger terminal is to open in the future.

The terminal building features services and amenities to ensure passengers’ needs are met. Some basic passenger services include Wi-Fi, a business center, ATMs, lounges, smoking areas, a pharmacy, health center, postal services, restaurants, cafes, bars, stores, hairdresser, changing rooms, and prayer rooms.

The airport also contains branches of various banks for passengers’ monetary needs, including Woori Bank, Korea Exchange Bank, and Shinhan Bank. Incheon International Airport also offers passengers various spa services where they can relax and rejuvenate before or after their flight.

Places where passengers can go shopping include Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Tiffany&Co, Omega, Tumi, Bvlgari, Cartier, Boutique, Longchamp, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry, Tory Burch, MCM, Hermes, Shinsegae, Skin Food, The Shilla, City Plus, SM Duty Free, Innisfree, Etude House, Accessories, Polham, Leather, Ak Plaza, Samsonite, Harley Davidson, Sandy Cast, The Bang, ParkSsiSangBang, Marieant, Floport Flower, and The Olive Young.

Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Quiznos Sub, Taco Bell, Food On Air Snack, Weeny Beeny, Bee Chen Hiang, Goraesa, Robot Gimbap, Mos Burger, Osung Shake, Croissant Taiyaki, Lina’s, Burger Hunter, Burger King, Steff Hotdogs, K-Street Food, Sonsoo Gimbap, Banjoo, Bon Pi Yang, Bon Juk, Cheiljemyunso, Bibigo, Omellet Kitchen, Mozzaluna, Omuto Tomato Dining, Bennigans, Xingkai, Streat, Vips Express and Sanuki Bore.

Transportation to Boston City Center from Airport

Logan Intl. Airport

The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.

Airport Buses

The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.   

Rail

Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.

Ferry

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.  

Taxi

Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.  

Rental Car

Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels. 

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