Gimpo International Airport – GMP - Gimpo Intl.
Gimpo International Airport, also known as Gimpo Airport is an airport that is located near the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. GMP-Gimpo Intl. was initially dedicated as Gimpo International Airport and is just a short five to ten-minute drive away from the central business district of West Seoul. The airport used to be the main international airport for Seoul before the biggest airport in the region, Incheon International Airport that was opened back in 2001, replaced the airport.
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The Gimpo International Airport had its major expansion and remodeling back in 2013. New gates and security points were added to the airport. A new terminal will be added to the airport to be able to keep up with the growing demands for domestic flights hosted in the airport. The airport currently has two passenger terminals and one cargo terminal. It has two runways, 3,600 meters and 3,200 meters in length. Top carriers currently operating in the airport include Eastar Air, Japan Airlines, Air Busan and All Nippon Airways. Buchoen, Muk-tong and Sangil-tong are some of the nearby cities/town from the GMP Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Seoul is a beautiful destination you should take advantage of. Among the GMP Airport hotels located nearby is the stunning Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Airport. Another nearby airport is the Hotel Airport, located 0.65 miles away from the GMP Airport.
The Incheon International Airport (ICN) and the Suwon Air Base (SWU) are the nearest airports close to GMP.
On this page it is easy to search for Seoul, South Korea airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Seoul, South Korea (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GMP airport. Most of these GMP hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Seoul, South Korea motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the GMP airport are Korea Aerospace University Aerospace Museum, Arario Museum in Space, and Kimchi Museum.
