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Ulsan, Korea

1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north.

Type CityPopulation 1,000,000Metro Area Population 1,100,000

Why go

  • City in South Korea.
  • Served by Ulsan Airport (USN).

History

Ulsan, officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh-largest metropolitan city and the eighth-largest city overall, with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north.

Airports

Ulsan Airport (USN) 7 km to the centre
Ulsan, 31, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Seoul, Cheju (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Korean Air KE (737-800) · 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A320) · 1 route: Seoul

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.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ggolji Ferry
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
방어진항(Bangeojin Bay)
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor

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 Ulsan Airport (USN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: USN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Seoul, Cheju). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ggolji Ferry, 2.9 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ulsan, 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.

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