How To Reach Nampo

Traveling to Nampo, North Korea

Access to Nampo, as with the rest of North Korea, is highly regulated. Visitors are not permitted to travel independently within North Korea and must be part of guided tours, pre-arranged through government-sanctioned travel agencies that specialize in North Korean travel.

Arriving in North Korea

To enter Nampo, you would first need to enter North Korea, commonly through the capital city, Pyongyang. You can do this by:

• Flight: The main point of entry by air is through the Pyongyang International Airport (IATA: FNJ). The most frequent connections are from Beijing or Shenyang in China, and Vladivostok in Russia, operated by Air Koryo, the national airline of North Korea.
• Train: There is a train service from Beijing to Pyongyang, which is a popular route for tourists to enter North Korea. The train journey includes a stopover at the border city of Dandong in China and Sinuiju in North Korea for immigration and customs checks.

Traveling to Nampo

After arriving in Pyongyang, any travel to Nampo or other parts of North Korea must be coordinated through your tour operator. Transportation options include:

• Bus: Most tours utilize buses to transport tourists between cities. The distance from Pyongyang to Nampo is approximately 50 kilometers (about 31 miles), and a bus journey can take around 1 hour.
• Car: A private car can be arranged through the tour company, providing a more intimate and flexible travel experience, though this is subject to strict regulation and official approval.

Keep in mind that all visits to Nampo will be highly structured and monitored. Your tour will schedule visits to approved sites only and will include an official guide at all times.

Important: Please remember that travel to North Korea involves significant planning and understanding of the travel restrictions and requirements set forth by both your country of residence and the North Korean government. Consult with an expert travel agency that has experience with North Korean tours for the most current information and for assistance with arranging your travel.