Travel to North Korea
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Air Koryo (JS).
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Pyongyang is 13 hours.
Main Airports
Pyongyang (FNJ) (Sunan) is 24km (15 miles) from the city (journey time – 45 minutes). Facilities: Bars, restaurants and duty-free shops.
Departure Tax
None.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Chongjin, Haeju, Hungnam, Kimchaek, Kosong, Najin, Sinuiju, Sonbong, Songnim, Unsang, Wonsan, Nampo and Pyongyang.
Getting There by Rail
The country has a relatively good rail network with connections to China and the Russian Federation. The Trans-Mongolian Railway and Trans-China Railway runs between Shineuiju and China. Namyang connects with the Trans-Manchurian Railway and the Trans-Siberian Railway links Rajin with the Russian Federation. Test trains crossed the border to the Republic of Korea in May 2007 for the first time in over 50 years. However, there are no passenger services at present.
Getting There by Road
There are roads from Dandong, Lu-ta, Liaoyang, Jilin and Changchun in China and Vladivostock in the Russian Federation, but foreigners are only permitted to enter the country by rail or by air.
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