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Seongnam-si, Korea

Seongnam is the fourth largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province after Suwon and the 10th largest city in the country. Its population is approximately one million.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Gyeonggi, South Korea.
  • Served by Seoul Air Base (K-16) (SSN).

History

Seongnam is the fourth largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province after Suwon and the 10th largest city in the country. Its population is approximately one million. It consists of three administrative districts: Bundang District, Jungwon District, and Sujeong District.

Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00; Ph 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway Wikipedia: en:Jimmy John's · jimmyjohns.co.kr
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Korean Food, Restaurant · 시절음식 전문점. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 180 신봉2로, 용인시, 16812 · blog.naver.com
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Cafe · A themed “kids cafe” with farm play in a dirt area with fruits, vegetables, and tools, as well as plants and live rabbits. The workers are good with… · instagram.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 421 강남대로, 서울특별시, 06614 · shakeshack.kr
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 84 신봉1로, 용인시, 16815 · dominos.co.kr
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 10 밤고개로1길, 서울특별시, 06349 · subway.co.kr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 65 수풍로, 용인시 · starbucks.co.kr
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · 239 산성대로, 성남시, 13345 · lotteria.com
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Airports

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 33 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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Suwon Airport (SWU) 23 km to the centre
Suwon, 41, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Hangang Bus Jamsil Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Hangang Bus Ttukseom Terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
한강버스 서울숲선착장
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Hangang Bus Apgujeong Terminal
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
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Hangang Bus Oksu Terminal
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Outdoor
Hangang Bus
Ferry route
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Hangang Bus (Rapid-Line)
Ferry route
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 Seoul Air Base (K-16) (SSN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Hangang Bus Jamsil Terminal, 12 km); routes include 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 Seongnam-si, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
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.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
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.