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Popular Airport Incheon International Airport
Popular Airlines
Approximate Flight Duration 6 hour 20 min
Approximate Travel Distance 5126 Km

Transportation to Airport from Kabul City Center

Kabul Intl. Airport

If you travel by plane from Kabul, you need to reach Kabul International Airport (Hamid Karzai International Airport). From Kabul International Airport, you can travel to many destinations with many airlines. Turkish Airlines also organizes seven flights a week from Istanbul to Kabul. The journey from Kabul to Istanbul lasts 5 hours.

There is a time difference of 2 hours and 30 minutes between Kabul and Turkey. For example, when it is 10.30 am in Kabul, the clock may still show 08.00 am in Turkey. But Afghanistan does not apply day light saving time. Therefore, time difference with Kabul is 2 hours 30 minutes in winter and 1 hour 30 minutes in summer. When you travel from Kabul to Istanbul, it is useful to consider these differences.

There is still no advanced urban transportation network in Kabul. Due to the fact that the city is located in a mountainous area, the rail system does not exist in this area. Buses and taxis are the most commonly used means of transportation within the city. You can also choose to walk to the airport instead of driving. Obtaining a map of Kabul would help you not to encounter problem with urban transportation.

Bus

The bus is one of the most used vehicles in urban transportation in Kabul. Buses in the city are comfortable and modern. But the direction information and the numbers of the buses are in Pashtun. You can find out which buses go to Kabul International Airport if you would have a Pashtun dictionary with you a guide on this subject on your own.

Taxi

Visitors often prefer to take taxis for transportation in Kabul. Many of the taxi drivers know a little English. But just in case, you would write that you want to go to Kabul International Airport in local language on a paper and give it to the taxi driver.

Car Rental

You can rent a car to go to Kabul International Airport and get rid of the stress of catching the plane. With the car you will rent, you will not need to carry your heavy luggage between long distances on public transport vehicles.

Airport Information

Kabul International Airport, which connects Afghanistan's capital city Kabul to many points of the world, offers a more comfortable and enjoyable flight experience to its passengers with the renovation works. Improvements at the airport have resulted in the addition of a new international terminal and the old terminal is now being used for domestic flights.

Airline companies such as Turkish Airlines (THY), Emirates, Flydubai, Air India, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Ariana Afghan, Safi Airways, Kam Air, Mahan Air, SpiceJet, East Horizon Airlines and Iranian Aseman Airlines provides flights to Kabul. The airport of the city has free Wi-Fi, a duty free, currency exchange and ATM.

At the same time, you can eat at the restaurants in the terminal, and make benefit of the post office and car parking. It is not advised to have an alcoholic drink with you on your way to Kabul. It is a crime to have an alcoholic drink with you when you land here.

Transportation to Seoul City Center from Airport

Gimpo International Airport

Gimpo International Airport is one of the city’s major airports. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to the city center from Gimpo International Airport using a variety of methods including taxis, buses, rental cars, the metro, and rail.  

Taxi

Taxis in Seoul are very convenient and reliable. Taking a taxi to the city center is a great alternative since taxis in the city are highly qualified and equipped with the latest technology. Taking a taxi from Gimpo International Airport to the city center is very easy. There are a variety of taxi types that you can choose from, including standard vehicles and jumbo sized ones for those traveling in big groups. 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 city center from the airport by taxi.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Gimpo International Airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from both the domestic terminal and the international terminal. Buses provide affordable transportation to the city. Since the airport is in such close proximity to the city center the bus ride is considerably short. There are many different bus routes that operate from the airport, providing transportation to various parts of the city. So, remember to ask which bus you need to take to reach your destination in the city.   

Metro

Taking the metro from the airport to the city is the most popular transportation alternative because the metro can bypass traffic and is an affordable option. The metro offers easy and quick access to the city center. Metro lines 9 and 5 run from Gimpo International Airport. Both lines run to the city, stopping at various stations on the way and passing stations that connect to other major metro lines.

Rail

The AREX Airport Express commuter rail line operates from Gimpo International Airport, providing transportation to both the city center and Incheon International Airport. There are a total of 10 stops between the two airports. Passengers can transfer to the metro from the first 6 stops on the AREX line. The rail line operates both express and commuter services.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include LOTTE, Pacific, and AJ. 


Incheon International Airport

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Incheon International Airport, which is the primary international airport serving the city of Seoul. You can get to the city center from the airport using a variety of transportation alternatives including taxis, buses, metro, train, rail, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient and reliable transportation alternative to get to the city center from Incheon International Airport. However, taxis are an expensive option. Taxis are more costly when compared to other methods of transportation. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, every day at the terminal exit. There is a flat rate applied for transportation from Incheon International Airport to various parts of the city.

Bus

City buses in Seoul are very comfortable and advanced. Taking the bus to the city center from Incheon International Airport is both convenient and affordable, especially compared to a taxi. There are many different bus routes that depart from the airport and run to the city. The bus line that you need to take will vary depending on your destination in the city.

Train

Taking the train from Incheon International Airport is a very convenient and fast transportation alternative. The Korea Train Express (KTX) high speed trains provide quick transportation to the city. Passengers can board these trains from the transport center located next to the main terminal building. The train connects the airport with Seoul and other cities including Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, Mokpo and Yeusu. These high-speed trains travel to the closest stop on the route in 2 ½ minutes and take 20 minutes to reach the furthest stop on the route.

Rail

The AREX Airport Express commuter rail line operates from Incheon International Airport, providing transportation to both the city center and Gimpo International Airport. There are a total of 10 stops between the two airports. Passengers can transfer to the metro from the first 6 stops on the AREX line. The rail line operates both express and commuter services.

Call Van

Another transportation alternative passengers can use to get to the city center from Incheon International Airport is by Call Van. You can easily get to the city center using these vans. To travel to the city by Call Van, passengers must head to the Airport Call Van Counter at the airport to arrange the service. Call Van services operate from 9 am to 8 pm and have a maximum cargo capacity of 20 kg. 

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Incheon International Airport is by rental car. Renting a car ensures a comfortable and reliable ride to the city and is a great option for getting around in Seoul during your trip. There are various rental car companies that you can choose from. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.

Weather in Seoul

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