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There are 8 ways to get from Astana to Gyeongju by plane, train, or bus

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Fly to Incheon International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)NQZ - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Station
3. Take the train from Seoul Station to Gyeongju Station
13h 43m
₩438,112–868,124
Fly to Ulsan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ulsan Airport (USN)NQZ - USN
24h 51m
₩349,812–1,341,124
Fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)NQZ - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
21h 42m
₩562,512–2,247,124
Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)NQZ - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
15h 16m
₩559,312–2,113,624
Fly to Pohang
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Pohang (KPO)NQZ - KPO
30h 46m
₩519,512–1,927,624
Fly to Sacheon Airport, train
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Sacheon Airport (HIN)NQZ - HIN
2. Take the train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
23h 56m
₩527,012–2,195,124
Fly to Gimpo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)NQZ - GMP
2. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gyeongju Station
19h 33m
₩357,812–1,266,124
Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)NQZ - RSU
2. Take the bus from Donggwangyang Jungma Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
23h 7m
₩485,312–1,871,624

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

9Weekly Planes

7h 52mAverage Duration

₩446,867Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,942.3 km
Duration: 13h 43m

What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Gyeongju, South Korea?

Air Astana, Korean Air, and Jin Air fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Pohang (KPO) once daily.

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Airlines

Website: koreanair.com

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 25m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩800,000–3,000,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Xi An, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 18h
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩550,000–2,200,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Almaty, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 18h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩900,000–3,200,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Beijing Capital, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 22h 50m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ₩850,000–3,100,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Beijing Capital, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 26h
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩800,000–3,000,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Shimkent, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 26h 5m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: ₩900,000–2,300,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 12h 40m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩550,000–2,100,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Pohang via Beijing Capital, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 26h 55m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–1,900,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Pohang via Incheon International Airport, Busan / Gimhae International Airport, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 33h 55m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–1,900,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Beijing Capital, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 25h 55m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–1,900,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Incheon International Airport, Busan / Gimhae International Airport, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 20m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩550,000–2,000,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Almaty, Beijing Capital, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 32m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩550,000–2,000,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Urumqi, Beijing Capital, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 10m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩340,000–1,300,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Almaty, Beijing Daxing, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩390,000–1,600,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Sacheon Airport via Beijing Capital, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 23h 20m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩800,000–3,000,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Sacheon Airport via Almaty, Beijing Capital, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 18h 57m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩900,000–3,200,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Sacheon Airport via Urumqi, Beijing Capital, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 35m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–2,100,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Sacheon Airport via Almaty, Beijing Daxing, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,600,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Gimpo International Airport via Incheon International Airport, Busan / Gimhae International Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩500,000–1,900,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Gimpo International Airport via Xi An, Shanghai Hongqiao

Ave. Duration: 18h 5m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩340,000–1,300,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Gimpo International Airport via Urumqi, Beijing Capital

Ave. Duration: 15h 15m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩310,000–1,200,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport via Beijing Capital, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 23h 10m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,200,000

Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport via Incheon International Airport, Busan / Gimhae International Airport, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 16h 35m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,200,000

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Gyeongju, South Korea(opens in a new window)

Gyeongju, historically known as Seorabeol, is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1324 km2 with a population of 264,091 people. Gyeongju is 370 km southeast of Seoul, and 55 km east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.

Things to do in Gyeongju

Gyeongju National Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital.

Bulguksa(Opens in a new window)

Bulguksa is located on the slopes of mount Toham (Jinheon-dong, Gyeongju city, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea). It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven National treasures of South Korea, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Seokguram Grotto, which lies four kilometers to the east.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju(Opens in a new window)

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju (former name is Anapji) is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE). It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It is an oval shape; 200m from east to west and 180m from north to south. It contains three small islands.

Seokguram(Opens in a new window)

The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex. It lies four kilometers east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan, in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is classified as National Treasure No. 24 by the South Korean government and is located at 994, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do. The grotto overlooks the East Sea (동해) and rests 750 meters above sea level. In 1962, it was designated the 24th national treasure of Korea. In 1995, Seokguram was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Bulguksa Temple. It exemplifies some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world. [https://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0822511746&id=ovWvhyLc6hAC&pg=PA2033&lpg=PA2033&dq=seokguram&sig=SnPMY9X44L7WvLBT2CKtnOQmzXU]

Places to stay in Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Siwoowadang(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Namuae(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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