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South Korea welcomes millions of tourists from around the world each year. Recently, Daegu - the fourth largest metropolitan city in South Korea - has become a new travel destination, attracting visitors. Daegu is famous for its shopping areas, natural landscapes, traditional festivals, and rich cultural heritage. Now, you can easily fly directly to Daegu city via Daegu International Airport. Be sure to save the important information about Daegu Airport from Vietjet to make your trip more complete!

1. What airports are there in Daegu?

To visit Daegu, South Korea, the fastest way is to land at Daegu International Airport. This is also the only airport in the city, ranking as the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon in the Land of the Morning Calm.

2. Introduction to Daegu International Airport

Daegu International Airport (IATA: TAE) is one of the major airports in South Korea, serving the city of Daegu and the southeastern region of the country. The airport was built to meet the travel needs of tourists and local residents.

Basic information about Daegu International Airport:

• Full name: Daegu International Airport (English name: Daegu International Airport; Korean name: 대구국제공항 (Daegu Gukje Gonghang))
• Address: 221 Gonghang-ro, Jijeo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea
• Distance to Daegu city center: About 10 km
• Airport code (IATA): TAE
• Country code: +82
• Contact phone: +82 1661-2626
• Terminal number: 1
• Time zone: GMT+9

3. The formation and development process of Daegu International Airport

• April 1961: The airport was built to serve domestic flights from Daegu to Seoul.
• 1994: Became an international airport with the first flight to Fukuoka (Japan).
• June 2000: Renovated the reserve runway, upgrading the capacity to serve various types of aircraft.
• May 2002: Completed the cargo terminal and opened a hotel within the airport premises.
• 2002-2004: Expanded the runway and installed a refueling station for aircraft.
• 2018: Reached a milestone of serving over 4 million passengers, both domestic and international.

Currently: Daegu International Airport is an important international exchange center for the city of Daegu and Gyeongbuk province, while also functioning as a military base in the area.

4. What flights are available at Daegu International Airport?

4.1 Domestic flights

From Daegu Airport, you can easily travel to other airports in South Korea such as Jeju Airport (CJU), Incheon International Airport (ICN), Gimhae International Airport (PUS), etc. The most popular domestic routes here are to Jeju and Seoul.

4.2 International flights

Daegu International Airport supports flights to Asian countries, mainly to major cities in Japan, China, and Vietnam. If you want to fly directly from Vietnam to Daegu, you can choose the route from Da Nang to Daegu provided by Vietjet. Vietjet officially opened this route on July 19, 2018, to offer passengers an optimal flying experience in terms of time and cost.

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5. Overview of Daegu International Airport, South Korea

5.1 Scale, runway area

Daegu International Airport is currently operating with 2 main runways, sized as follows: (13L/31R): 2,743m x 45m, (13R/31L): 2,755m x 45m. Currently, Daegu Airport welcomes over 12 different airlines and has the capacity to serve 140,000 aircraft each year. Moreover, the airport is equipped with 3 boarding bridges, a taxiway sized 623m x 23m, and an apron area of up to 41,582m2.

5.2 Number of floors

Currently, Daegu Airport has one terminal serving both domestic and international passengers. The terminal consists of 2 floors:

• Floor 1: 3 entry gates, check-in counters, and automatic check-in kiosks serving departing passengers and arrivals.
• Floor 2: 6 boarding gates are arranged in various positions to optimize convenience.

5.3 Amenities at the terminal

Daegu International Airport is highly rated for offering a variety of services to meet the needs of both domestic and international travelers. At the airport, visitors can easily find basic amenities such as dining areas, financial services (currency exchange, money transfer), free wifi, tourist information desks, and baby care rooms.

In addition, to help foreign passengers have the best travel experience in Daegu (South Korea), Daegu International Airport has set up mobile phone centers for passengers who have not yet purchased SIM cards registered from phone shops in South Korea. Foreign tourists can also shop duty-free at Grand Duty and rest at an 8,897m2 hotel inside the airport.

Moreover, Daegu International Airport is equipped with many facilities for disabled individuals, such as Braille blocks, visual fire alarms, designated parking spaces and restrooms, and flat pathways for wheelchairs. This advantage is similar to most other major airports in South Korea.

6. Types of transportation from Daegu Airport to hotels and entertainment locations

6.1 Subway

The nearest subway station to Daegu Airport is Ayanggyo (about 1.8km away). To get to Ayanggyo station, visitors can choose the following bus routes: Express 1, Palgong 1, 401, and 101-1. The subway fare is 1,400 won per trip (about 26,000 VND). Be sure to listen to the announcements at the station to get off at your desired stop!

6.2 Taxi

Upon exiting the arrival gate, visitors can queue at the terminal or walk out of the airport area if they want to catch a taxi. Taxis in South Korea use a meter, so you don't have to worry about fare transparency.

6.3 Bus

At the bus pick-up points near the airport, you can catch the following routes if you want to go to the city center: 101, 401, 719, Express 1, Dong-gu 2, and Palgong 1. The fare for the Express 1 route is 1,800 won (about 33,000 VND), while the other routes are 1,400 won (about 26,000 VND).

6.4 Car rental

If you want more convenient and flexible transportation, visitors can use the self-driving car rental service. Car rental counters are located right on the first floor of Daegu International Airport.

7. Distance from Daegu Airport to famous tourist attractions in South Korea

7.1 From Daegu International Airport to Dongseongno Pedestrian Street

Dongseongno Pedestrian Street is likened to the heart of Daegu city, being the busiest shopping and entertainment center for the youth here. There are many ways to get to this street. To avoid transferring between multiple bus routes, you can choose the Express 1 (Maegok) route to go directly to Central Memorial Park, then walk to Dongseongno.

• Address: 12-3 Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea.

7.2 From Daegu International Airport to Woobang Tower

Woobang Tower is considered a symbol of Daegu city, boasting an impressive height of 312m. You have 2 transportation options: take a taxi or catch a bus. It will take about 1 hour by bus, through 2 routes: Express 1 and 653, stopping at Duryu Police Station and then walking to the tower.

• Address: 200 Duryugongwon-ro, Duryu-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea

7.3 From Daegu International Airport to Apsan Park

Located in the valley at the foot of Apsan Mountain, Apsan Park is the largest park in Daegu. It attracts a large number of tourists and locals every day. Similar to Woobang Tower, you will also need to transfer between 2 bus routes, 401 and 410, to reach the park.

• Address: 574 - 87, Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea

7.4 From Daegu International Airport to Otgol Village

If you are passionate about the ancient cultural beauty of South Korea in general and Daegu in particular, this will be an ideal destination for you. It takes about 45 minutes to get from the airport to Otgol Village by bus. After arriving at Ayanggyo Station on line 101, you will take Dong-gu bus 3 to the house of the Gyeongju Choi clan, which is only a 4-minute walk from Otgol Village.

• Address: 195-5, Otgol-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea

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