Why go
- City in South Korea.
- Served by Daegu International Airport (TAE).
History
Daegu, formerly spelled Taegu and officially Daegu Metropolitan City (대구광역시), is a city in southeastern South Korea. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration in South Korea after Seoul and Busan; the fourth-largest metropolitan city in the nation with over 2.3 million residents; and the second-largest city after Busan in the Yeongnam region in southeastern South Korea. Daegu and the surrounding North Gyeongsang Province are often referred to as Daegu-Gyeongbuk, with a total population of over 5 million.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Korean Air KE (737-800, 737-900, 73J) · 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul
- Air China CA (737-800) · 1 route: Beijing
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Cheju
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, A321) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Tway Airlines TW (737) · 1 route: Cheju
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Daegu International Airport (TAE). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TAE has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Cheju, Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Daegu, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.