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Gimpo, Korea

Gimpo is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It borders Incheon, with which it shares the South Korean side of the Han River estuary, as well as Seoul and the lesser cities of Paju and Goyang.

Type CityPopulation 300,000

Why go

  • City in Gyeonggi, South Korea.
  • Served by Haeju Airfield.

History

Gimpo is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It borders Incheon, with which it shares the South Korean side of the Han River estuary, as well as Seoul and the lesser cities of Paju and Goyang. North Korea is across the Han River. The current mayor is Jeong Hayoung. The city's population of more than 300,000 is made up of more than 71,000 households.

Where to stay

South Korea, Incheon, Seo-gu, 바리미로 31 8층 · h-avenue.net
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39 Wanjeong-ro 117beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea
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30 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea · royalsquarehotel.com
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20 Taegeuk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · sonohotelsresorts.com
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151 Taejang-ro 795beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · gimpo-rest.jalib.site
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South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Gimpo-si, Gochon-eup, Jangcha-ro 5beon-gil, 5-9 KR 호텔라르 · lartgimpo.com
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169 Arayuk-ro 152beon-gil, Gochon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · wyndhamhotels.com
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South Korea, Incheon, Seo-gu, Wondang-daero, 874 3S 부티크 호텔 · 3sboutiquehotel.co.kr
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South Korea, Incheon, 서구 서곶로 301번길 21 · hotelsopra.com
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Gimpo-si, South Korea · namu.wiki
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Goyang-si, South Korea
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51 Junggu-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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53 Junggu-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 289 서곶로, 인천광역시, 22727 · istarbucks.co.kr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 390 회동길 · gong-cha.co.kr
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 131 양지로 · dunkindonuts.co.kr
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · 369-27 미래로 · 60chicken.co.kr
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Congee, Restaurant · Congee restaurant · 1056 경의로 · bonjuk.co.kr
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Ice Flake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Ice Flake/Coffee Shop cafe · 1056 경의로 · sulbing.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 131 양지로 · hsd.co.kr
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Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-19:00; Sa-Su off · 140 공항대로, 서울특별시 · link.inpock.co.kr
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30 Features: takeaway
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Bread Bakery, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 10 검단로768번길, 인천광역시, 22631
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery
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Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-20:30 Features: air conditioning · isaac-toast.co.kr
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 7-33 심학산로423번길 · baskinrobbins.co.kr
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,We-Mo 11:30-21:00; Tu off · 53 화정로, 10497
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Fish, Korean, Fine Dining, Diner, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 서패동 158-1 심학산로
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · https://홈페이지 https://www.godeat.co.kr
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 171 행주산성로 · naruter.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 63 김포한강9로76번길 · xn--910b24lnobh1e8tkca597c8v0az3c.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 9-7 주부토로543번길, 인천광역시, 21050 · instagram.com
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Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 인천광역시
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Gimbap, Restaurant · Gimbap restaurant · 249 오정로, 14442
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Salad, Steak House, Restaurant · Salad/Steak House restaurant · 인천광역시
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00 · 인천광역시 부평구 갈산동 172-7, 인천광역시 · weekendhk.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 21 원일로21번길, 고양시, 10348
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-15:00; Tu-Su 11:00-20:30
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 10:00-21:00
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Korean, Seafood, Restaurant · Korean/Seafood restaurant · 20 233번기ㄹ, 인천광역시 · shinbokkwan.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 1283 중앙로, 10401
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Korean Food, Restaurant · Korean Food restaurant · 31-1 도두리로, 인천광역시, 21069
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Cafe · cafe · 45 마곡중앙6로, 서울특별시, 07802 · instagram.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe
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Brunch, Restaurant · Brunch restaurant · 14 중봉로
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곱창볶음, Restaurant · 곱창볶음 restaurant
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Nudle, Restaurant · Nudle restaurant · 인천광역시
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 131 하우고개길, 파주시
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
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볶음, Restaurant · 볶음 restaurant · 49 흥신로239번길, 김포시
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Teahouse, Cafe · Teahouse cafe · 인천광역시
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Bar, Restaurant · Bar restaurant · 201호 계산새로87번길, 인천광역시
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Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 인천광역시
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Airports

Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) 29 km to the centre
Seoul, 28, KR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 66 airlines (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines…) · direct flights to 131 destinations incl. Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Cebu, Fukuoka… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 66 airlines, 131 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 9.2 km to the centre
Seoul, 11, KR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, All Nippon Airways…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Cheju, Osaka, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 13 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Haeju Airfield 93 km to the centre
Haeju, 05, KP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Paju (G-110) Airport 18 km to the centre
Paju, 41, KR
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Nogok-ri Airfield (G-130) 46 km to the centre
Nogok-ri, 41, KR
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Nuchon Ni Highway Strip 79 km to the centre
Nuchon Ni, 05, KP
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Getting there by ferry

Ara Gimpo Passenger Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre
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Ara West Sea lock gate Certification Center
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Hangang Bus Magok Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Hangang Bus Manwon Terminal
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Yeongjong Ferry
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
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Wolmi Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
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정서진호
Ferry route
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Hangang Bus
Ferry route
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Hangang Bus (Rapid-Line)
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Haeju Airfield; 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ara Gimpo Passenger Terminal, 6.6 km); routes include 정서진호, Hangang Bus, Hangang Bus (Rapid-Line).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gimpo, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.