Other name: the City of Hot Springs
Climatic conditions: oceanic climate
Language: Korean
Dialing code: 82(country code) 51(city code)
Postal code: 612-022 |
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Location: southeastern South Korea, southeast of Seoul
Emergency call: police 112; emergency medical services 1339; fire 119
Currency: Korean Won
Exchange rate: 1 US Dollar= 1085.80 Won 1 Euro = 1554.42 Won(for reference only) |
1. Airport Name：Busan (Gimhae) International Airport
2. Basic InformationBusan (Gimhae) International Airport, also known as Gimhae Airport, is located on 2350, Daejeo 2-Dong, Gangseo-Gu, Busan. It is the second largest international airport in South Korea and is the air hub for southern South Korea, offering two flights per hour to the capital city Seoul. Now it is the busiest airport that offers both military and civilian flights in southern ROK.
3. Terminal InformationBusan (Gimhae) International Airport has a domestic terminal and an international terminal. Air China is currently operating in the international terminal.
4. Location of Check-In CountersAir China has 5 to 7 check-in counters between A7 to A11 on the Level 2 of International Terminal.
5. Airport DirectionsInternational Departure ProceduresEntry into the check-in lobby on Level 2 of international terminal→register baggage and complete customs clearance → Check in →Check Boarding Pass→Handle Joint Inspection (security check, customs inspection, border inspection)→ International departure lounge→ Board Flight .
International ArrivalsEntry lobby on Level 1 of international terminal →Handle Joint Inspection (health & quarantine inspection, border inspection, customs clearance) →Baggage claim→Customs Inspection→Airport exit and ground transportation.
6. VIP LoungeAir China VIP lounge is located at the Asiana Airlines VIP lounge areas on Level 3 of the international terminal. Hours: 06:00~22:30 VIP lounge offers comfortable and attentive services for first-class and business-class passengers, PhoenixMiles members and Star Alliance gold card holders.
7. Airport Transportation(The airport is located approximately 25 km /15.5 miles away from the city center. ）
KAL Limousine Bus： KAL limousine buses offer direct routes to renowned hotels in downtown and major tourist attractions. Plus, there are bus routes serving Busan Station and Haeundae. KAL limousine buses run every 20-30 minutes. The fare is around 4,500 won for adults.
Direct Routes ：Busan Station: Airport—Commodore Hotel—Sorabol Hotel—Jung-ang-dong— Busan Station Haeundae Station: Airport—Won-dong IC/ Namcheon-dong—Westin Chosun Hotel—Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Downtown Bus： Run to Busan Station, Express Bus Terminal, Haeundae, etc. Buses with abundant seats cost about 1,200 won for a ticket while normal buses cost approximately 600 won per ticket.
Taxi: By taxi, it takes approximately 50 minutes and 15,000 won to reach downtown.
8. Linkhttp://www.airport.co.kr/doc/gimhae/
Busan has an excellent city transportation network, including subway, bus and taxi. Bus cards (such as T-money) work for all the above-mentioned vehicles
1. Subway
Busan subway has Line 1 and Line 2 at present, and the stop and exit signs at each station are all in English and Korean. By taking subways, passengers can reach several major tourist attractions such as Pomosa, hot springs, Jagalchi market and Nampo-dong, etc. The fare is approximately 600 to 700 won depending on the distance.
Opening Hours: 05:20~23:28
Line 1 starts from Nopo, passes by Busan National University, Dongnae, Seomyeon, Busan Station, Nampo and arrives at Sinpyiong.
Line 2 passes by Dong-eui University, Sasang, Gumyeong and reaches Yangsan.
2. Bus
In Busan, more than 190 routes service various scenic spots by normal buses and special buses with abundant seats. For buses with enough seats, the fare is about 1,200 won. The price for normal buses is about 600 won. Using bus cards can get a discount.
3. Taxi
The basic fare for taxi in Busan is 1,600 won with 100 won added periodically depending on time and distance.
There is an additional 20% charge from 00:00 to 04:00.
Busan has an oceanic climate which is relatively mild in comparison with the climates of other cities in South Korea. The best seasons to visit are spring and fall when there will be clear skies and fresh air with pleasant temperature.
Spring: a season with lots of sunshine and blossoming flowers;
Summer: summer starts from June to August each year and the weather then is rather muggy and damp with typhoons or monsoons coming in from time to time;
Autumn: a time when the sky is clear, the air is fresh and the climate is pleasing;
Winter: winter in Busan is milder than other regions in South Korea, the temperature rarely falls below 0℃, except for January and February.
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