Flights to Daegu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Daegu is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Daegu International Airport (TAE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,039 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gimhae International Airport (PUS, 83 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 75 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 76 km), Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 75 km (47 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (regional) | KPO | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,000 ft | 70 ft |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (regional) | HIN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,000 ft | 25 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,039 ft, TAE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 116 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Daegu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu to Shanghai | China | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Daegu to Beijing | China | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Daegu to Tianjin | China | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Daegu to Wuhan | China | 1,454 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Daegu to Hangzhou | China | 1,000 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Daegu to Seoul | South Korea | 237 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Daegu to Harbin | China | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Daegu to Tokyo | Japan | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Daegu to Hefei | China | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Daegu to Weifang | China | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Daegu to Nanjing | China | 999 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Daegu to Shenyang | China | 795 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Daegu to Jinan | China | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Daegu to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,379 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Daegu to Dalian | China | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Daegu to Qingdao | China | 739 km (459 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Daegu to Yantai | China | 662 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Daegu to Suzhou | China | 897 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Daegu to Zhengzhou | China | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Daegu to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Daegu to Changchun | China | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Daegu to Pudong | China | 834 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Daegu to Chongqing | China | 2,172 km (1,349 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Daegu to Chengdu | China | 2,345 km (1,457 mi) | about 3 h 45 min |
| Daegu to Guangzhou | China | 2,048 km (1,273 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Daegu to Shenzhen | China | 2,040 km (1,268 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Daegu to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,185 km (5,086 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Daegu to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,976 km (3,092 mi) | about 7 h 8 min |
| Daegu to Xi’an | China | 1,795 km (1,116 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Daegu to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,937 km (3,689 mi) | about 8 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Daegu?
Daegu International Airport (TAE) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, PUS, USN, KPO, HIN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TAE from Daegu city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Daegu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.