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Daegu International Airport (TAE)

Daegu, South Korea · large airport · 35.894° 128.657° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTAE
ICAO CodeRKTN
Typelarge airport
NameDaegu International Airport
MunicipalityDaegu
CountrySouth Korea
ContinentAS
Latitude35.894° N
Longitude128.657° E
Elevation116 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score1 000
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySouth Korea
ISO Code
RegionDaegu
Continent CodeAS
IANA TimezoneAsia/Seoul
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+9
DST OffsetUTC+9
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – March
Dry season across much of Asia
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving TAE

SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (35.9°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Daegu International Airport (TAE/RKTN) is a joint civil-military airport located about 6 km northeast of downtown Daegu, South Korea. Opened in 1937, it serves as a key gateway for the region with domestic flights to Jeju and Seoul Gimpo, plus international routes to Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The airport is connected to Daegu Metro Line 1, making it one of the most accessible airports in the country.

💡 Local Tip
The airport shares its runway with a military base, so occasional delays may occur due to military operations, and photography of military facilities is strictly prohibited.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is conveniently connected to Daegu Metro Line 1 via Daegu Airport Station, offering a cheap and fast way to downtown. Taxis are readily available and cost around 10,000-15,000 KRW to the city center. Several bus routes also serve the airport, but the metro is often the best option during rush hour.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines operate at Daegu International Airport?
A: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Air Busan, T'way Air, and other low-cost carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Q: What destinations are served from Daegu?
A: Domestic flights go to Jeju and Seoul Gimpo. International destinations include Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Taipei, Shanghai, and Bangkok, among others.

Q: How far is the airport from downtown Daegu?
A: The airport is approximately 6 km northeast of the city center, about a 15-20 minute drive by taxi or 20 minutes by metro.

Q: Is there public transportation to the airport?
A: Yes, Daegu Metro Line 1 stops at Daegu Airport Station. Several bus routes and taxis also serve the airport.

AI-generated content · Generated Sep 28, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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