Travel Information Call2all Korea Congress | 6/27~ 7/1, 2016 Airport Arrival and Transportation to Hotel Information The information below provides details about arriving in South Korea, as well as transportation information to the conference center and hotels from the airports. Please note that this information may be subject to change. The two main international airports serving the Seoul Metropolitan area are Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Please check your plane ticket to determine your arrival airport. Table of Contents Airport Arrival and Transportation to Hotel Information .................................................................. 1 Incheon International Airport (ICN).................................................................................................. 1 1. Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)............................................................................ 1 2. From Incheon Int’l Airport to Kintex and Hotels .......................................................................... 2 Airport Bus Information .................................................................................................................................. 2 How to use the Airport Bus ............................................................................................................................. 3 Airport Bus Ticket Booth ............................................................................................................................. 4 By Taxi ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Gimpo International Airport (GMP).................................................................................................. 9 1. Arriving at Gimpo International Airport (GMP)............................................................................ 9 2. From Gimpo Airport to Kintex and Hotels.................................................................................... 9 Gimpo to KINTEX Convention Center and Hotel ............................................................................................. 9 By Bus.......................................................................................................................................................... 9 By Subway (Time Required: 99min, Cost: 1,600won): ................................................................................ 9 By Taxi....................................................................................................................................................... 12 Destination Addresses in Korean - Please show this to your Taxi driver....................................................... 13 Incheon International Airport (ICN) 1. Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN) http://www.airport.kr/pa/en/d/2/1/1/index.jsp • Step 1: During your flight to Korea your flight attendant will give you the two documents below. Fill out these documents before landing. For detailed information about these documents click here: 1 • Step 2: Once you disembark, head to Immigration. There will be signs that direct you there. For most international flights you will need to take the shuttle train (a free 2-minute ride) to the Immigration area. • Step 3: Line up in the appropriate area (either Korean Passport or Foreign Passport) and show the Immigration Agent your passport (including valid visa) and Arrival Card. • Step 4: After going through Immigration, find the location of your baggage (there will be an electronic board in front of Immigration indicating your flight number and location of luggage) and claim your luggage at the appropriate luggage carousel. • Step 5: Take your luggage and head to the exit gates where you will hand the Customs Agent your Customs Declaration Card. • Step 6: You will then go through the exit gates to the arrival area (1st Floor of the airport). 2. From Incheon Int’l Airport to Kintex and Hotels The two most convenient ways to get from Incheon Airport to the Kintex Convention Center and Hotels are by airport bus and taxi. Airport Bus Information http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/GK/GK_EN_2_2_2_3.jsp 2 Image courtesy: Incheon International Airport www.arex.or.kr Airport buses run from Incheon International Airport to most parts of Seoul. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket booths just outside the passenger terminal (arrival area) on the 1st floor. Detailed inquiries on bus routes and bus stops can be made at the Airport Information Desk, conveniently located on the 1st floor. Night buses (24:00–03:50) are also available. How to use the Airport Bus Check your bus route at either of the Airport Information Desks between Gates 3 and 4 or Gates 11 and 12 on the arrival floor (1F), or the Airport Bus ticket booth. Buy your ticket at one of the ticket booths. Your ticket will list the bus stop location. Go to the bus stop and check the bus route and departure time. When on the bus, make sure to listen to the English recording so you don't miss your stop. 3 Airport Bus Ticket Booth The ticket booth for the Airport Bus is located next to Gates 4 and 9 inside the arrival floor (1F) and outside next to Gates 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 and 9C. Bus Types There are two types of airport buses: deluxe and standard. Deluxe buses are KAL limousines and other bus companies that operate non-stop or shortened routes to major hotels and destinations. These buses make fewer stops (shorter travel time) and have comfortable seats with more space. Standard buses tend be more crowded with smaller space and make more stops. Bus Fare (from Incheon Airport) Note: Buses and Taxis only accept Korean Won, so you will need to exchange won before taking transportation. Deluxe Limousine Bus: To Gimpo International Airport: Around 7,500 won ($6.17 USD) To downtown Seoul: 14,000-16,000 won ($11.53 to $13.17 USD) Standard Limousine Bus: To Gimpo International Airport & Songjeong Station: Around 5,000 won ($4.12 USD) To downtown Seoul: 9,000-10,000 won ($7.41 to $8.24 USD) Bus Numbers & Schedules Click on the link below, enter your destination, and press "Search." Under the search bar you will see a short list of bus numbers, bus stops, and more. Click on the gray "Detail" 4 button of your preferred route for information on the first bus, last bus, fares, and other important information. Airport Bus Numbers and Detailed Information How to read an Airport Limousine Bus ticket • 1. Destination: Printed in Korean and located on top (e.g. If the destination is Lotte Hotel Seoul near Myeong-dong, the name of destination on the ticket will be written in Korean.) • 2. Bus Fare: Korean won • 3. Bus Platform(s): The number indicates the gate number, and the letter indicates left (A) or right (B) side. (e.g. "04B" = Bus platform is located to the right of Gate 4) • 4. Bus platform numbers are clearly marked. How to read an Airport Limousine Bus platform sign • 1. Departure schedule: 24-hour system (e.g. 15:00, 20, 40 = Bus departs at 3:00 p.m., 3:20 p.m., and 3:40 p.m.) • 2. Bus platform • 3. Bus line (e.g. the bus will be headed for City Hall.) • 4. Bus route: The stops that the bus will make (Korean, English) 5 Airport Bus Info for Kintex Convention Center and Hotels Note: Times are indicated in 24-hour time, i.e. 18:10 = 6:10PM From Incheon Airport to Kintex and the MVL Goyang Hotel (direct drop-off) Bus #7400 From Incheon Airport to Golden Seoul Hotel Bus #6008 : Get off at Yeomchang Station (Seoul City Gas Co.) 5 minute walk Bus #6018 : Get off at Best Western Niagara Hotel one minute walk 6 From Incheon Airport to Lottecity Hotel Gimpo Airport Seoul Bus #6105 (There are many other buses that go to Gimpo Airport from Incheon Airport) From Incheon Airport to Mayfield Hotel Bus #6707A (no schedule available): Get off at Mayfield Hotel. From Incheon Airport to Stanford Hotel Bus #6012 : Get off at Worldcup Park 5-danji (Susaek Stn., Stanford Hotel) 7 By Taxi http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_2_2_3.jsp If you find it difficult to take the Airport Bus, you might want to take a taxi. Exit Incheon Airport through any gate between Gates 4 and 8 of the passenger terminal (arrival area), cross the street, and go to the taxi stands (4D-8C). It is not unusual to be approached by a taxi driver inside the passenger terminal, but we suggest ignoring them and follow the standard protocol. Depending on your destination, the fare for a standard taxi from Incheon International Airport to downtown Seoul can be anywhere from 55,000 to 100,000 won ($45-$80 USD). Also, the 8,000 won ($7 USD) (small-sized car) toll for the Incheon International Airport Expressway is the responsibility of the passenger, not the driver. If by chance a driver tries to take advantage of you by demanding an inflated fare, take a picture of the license plate or driver's ID (usually displayed on the dashboard) and report the incident to the Seoul Global Center (+82-2-731-6800~1), which offers services in English, Japanese, Chinese, Tagalog, Mongolian, Vietnamese and Russian. You can also report your complaint to the Dasan Call Center which offers services in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese (+82-2-120). We suggest that you have the name of the hotel in Korean as well as the address in Korean prepared in advance to show the taxi driver. Most taxis are equipped with a GPS system, so the driver can enter the name of the destination or address in the GPS. The Korean addresses