How to get there?

Important! It is not possible to travel to North Korea from South Korea and vice versa.

The overwhelming majority of foreigners travel to North Korea via China. The North Korean national airline, Air Koryo, has three regular flights per week linking Beijing and Pyongyang. Air China operates flights between Beijing and Pyongyang 3 times a week starting from March 31, 2008. It is also possible to travel from Beijing to Pyongyang by train, which will undoubtedly add special charm to your trip.

You can even fly to the DPRK from Russia using one of Air Koryo's regular routes: Khabarovsk – Pyongyang and Vladivostok – Pyongyang.

If you are a Russian passport holder, please visit our Russian page to explore these alternative routes and specia discount prices. 

Regardless of your nationality, it is important to remember that if you want to travel to the DPRK via China you will be required to obtain a double-entry Chinese visa or re-apply for a Chinese transit visa while in the DPRK. Usually the application for a Chinese transit visa is very simple and should not be problematic. A standard visa is usually issued within 5 working days. Please contact the Chinese Embassy in your country of residence for further information.

International timetables to/from North Korea (valid from March 28, 2010)

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