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Gimpo to popular areas, compared
| Going to | By rail | Taxi estimate | LK Limousine van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myeongdong | AREX to Seoul Station (about 23 min), then Line 4 | ₩20,000, about 50 min | From $95 |
| Hongdae | AREX to Hongik Univ. | ₩15,000, about 40 min | From $95 |
| Gangnam | Line 9 toward Gangnam | ₩28,000, about 60 min | From $110 |
| Jamsil | Line 9 toward Songpa | ₩28,000, about 60 min | From $120 |
| Insadong / City Hall | Line 5 toward Gwanghwamun and Jongno | ₩22,000 to City Hall, about 60 min | From $95 |
| Dongdaemun | Line 5 | ₩26,000, about 70 min | From $95 |
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Taxi figures are Gimpo Airport's own estimates: the minimum fare with no traffic, for a regular taxi. Tolls are extra and paid by the passenger. Van prices are per vehicle for 2 passengers and 2 suitcases in the daytime, tolls included.
By subway and AREX
Follow the subway signs from arrivals to Gimpo Airport Station. One transit card (T-money) works on every line.
- AREX: about 23 minutes to Seoul Station for ₩1,750 with a transit card, also stopping at Digital Media City, Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) and Gongdeok.
- Line 9: runs east through Yeouido and Gangnam to Songpa. Express trains skip many stations.
- Line 5: runs through Yeouido and Gwanghwamun to Jongno and Dongdaemun.
- Gimpo Goldline and Seohae Line: for Gimpo City, Bucheon and other parts of Gyeonggi.
By taxi
- Taxi stands are outside arrivals at both terminals, including stands for deluxe and jumbo taxis.
- Gimpo's estimates for a regular taxi: about ₩15,000 to Hongik University, ₩20,000 to Myeongdong, ₩22,000 to City Hall and ₩28,000 to Gangnam Station or Jamsil, before traffic and tolls.
- Seoul taxis add 20% from 10pm to 11pm, 40% from 11pm to 2am and 20% from 2am to 4am; deluxe and jumbo taxis add 20% from 10pm to 4am.
What about airport buses?
Gimpo lists only a few limousine bus routes, mainly to southwest Seoul and nearby cities (for example 6003 to Daerim via Magok, Mokdong and Guro). For Myeongdong, Gangnam, Hongdae or Jamsil, the subway or a car is simpler.
Private van from Gimpo
From Gimpo a regular taxi is cheap, so a van is mostly worth it for families and groups, big luggage, golf bags, destinations outside Seoul, or when you want a driver already waiting with your name and a price fixed in advance.
Gimpo Airport
Myeongdong
Kia Carnival · about 25–45 min
from
$95
Gimpo Airport
Gangnam
Kia Carnival · about 35–50 min
from
$110
Gimpo Airport
Hongdae
Kia Carnival · about 25–45 min
from
$95
Gimpo Airport
Jamsil
Kia Carnival · about 40–60 min
from
$120
Gimpo Airport
Yeouido
Kia Carnival · about 20–35 min
from
$85
Gimpo Airport
Insadong
Kia Carnival · about 25–45 min
from
$95
These are per-vehicle prices for 2 passengers with 2 suitcases arriving in the daytime. Bigger groups ride in a Hyundai Staria (up to 8) or Solati (up to 13), and pickups between 10pm and 4am include a night surcharge. The price you see before booking already includes all of it.
Where to meet your driver at Gimpo
- 1
Book at least a day ahead
Online booking closes 24 hours before pickup. Add your flight number so your driver can track your landing time.
- 2
Get your driver's details
The day before, your booking page and email show your driver's name, phone number and car number.
- 3
Land and clear arrivals
Go through immigration, baggage claim and customs in the international terminal.
- 4
Look for your name sign
Walk out into the public arrivals hall on 1F. Your driver is waiting there with your name on a sign. If your flight is late, they keep waiting at no extra cost.
- 5
Can't see them?
Message the driver team from your booking page (we translate for the driver) or call the number you were sent.
- 6
Straight to your door
Your driver helps load the bags and drives you directly to your hotel or address, with no shared stops. Tolls are already in your price.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Gimpo Airport to Seoul Station?+
Take AREX from Gimpo Airport Station: about 23 minutes and ₩1,750 with a transit card.
How much is a taxi from Gimpo Airport to Myeongdong or Gangnam?+
Gimpo Airport estimates about ₩20,000 to Myeongdong and ₩28,000 to Gangnam Station for a regular taxi with no traffic. Tolls are extra, and Seoul taxis add 20–40% between 10pm and 4am.
Which subway lines go from Gimpo Airport?+
AREX, Seoul Metro Lines 5 and 9, the Gimpo Goldline and the Seohae Line all stop at Gimpo Airport Station.
Is Gimpo the same as Incheon Airport?+
No. They're separate airports. Gimpo (GMP) is inside Seoul; Incheon (ICN) is on Yeongjong Island further west, about 40 minutes apart by taxi. If you're landing at Incheon, see Incheon Airport to Seoul.
How much is a private transfer from Gimpo Airport?+
With LK Limousine, from $95 per vehicle to Myeongdong, $95 to Hongdae and $110 to Gangnam, for up to 6 passengers, tolls included.
Sources and when we checked
We checked public transport fares and timetables against these official and operator pages in October 2026. They change, so confirm with the operator before you travel. LK Limousine prices are calculated live from our rate table.