Getting There & Away

Most major international airlines fly into South Korea, and the two Korean airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air (KAL) fly both domestic and international routes. Flights are normally heavily booked during the peak periods of Lunar New Year, Ch'usok and Christmas.

There are no international buses leading to or from Seoul, but there's no shortage of long-distance buses to get you across the country. The main station is the Kangnam express bus terminal, on the south side of the Han River. The Tong-Seoul (east Seoul) bus terminal is useful for reaching destinations on South Korea's east coast. The first-class coaches are luxurious, with cushy seats and plenty of leg room.