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TAE Daegu Airport

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Daegu Airport (TAE) serves Daegu, about 7 km northeast of Daegu. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATATAE
ICAORKTN
ServesDaegu
From centre7 km
Non-stop4
Airlines5
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Elevation35 m

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The airport in numbers

Daegu Airport — facts & history

We pulled Daegu Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.3M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 4.7M in 2019.

Passengers / year
2.3M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
4.7M
in 2019
Elevation
35 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Korea Airports Corporation
Passengers per year, 1997–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Daegu Airport to Daegu

The airport is about 7 km northeast of Daegu, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi; a 'Deluxe' (black) one costs more. Kakao T is the local app; Uber runs through it. Estimated fare to the centre: ₩8500–₩13500.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 min₩8500–₩13500
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TAE to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Gyeongju50 km71 min₩38080–₩60480
Ulsan72 km75 min₩53040–₩84240
Busan95 km99 min₩68680–₩109080
Daejeon125 km131 min₩89080–₩141480
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Daegu Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₩8500–₩13500 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Taegu ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Daegu Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Korean Air · Air China · China Eastern Airlines · Asiana Airlines · Tway Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Daegu Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Daegu Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Taegu shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Daegu Airport to the centre of Daegu?
Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts. The airport is about 7 km northeast of Daegu, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Daegu Airport to Daegu?
Roughly ₩8500–₩13500 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Daegu Airport?
Metered taxi; a 'Deluxe' (black) one costs more. Kakao T is the local app; Uber runs through it.
What's the cheapest way from Daegu Airport to Daegu?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts.
Can I get from Daegu Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Daegu Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Cheju, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Daegu Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Daegu Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Daegu Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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