Cheap Flights to North Korea

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, more commonly known as North Korea, is the country that makes up the northern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. North Korea is bordered by China to the north and northwest, with a short border with Russia in the northeast. The boundary that separates North Korea and South Korea is called the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

North Korea is not your typical tourist destination. If you are seeking for commercial tourism, then North Korea is not the place for you. Otherwise, DPRK is a country seen by only a few from the outside world, making it all the more an interesting place to visit.

Juche Tower - The Tower of the Juche is a 170-metre tall monument in the capital Pyongyang. 'Juche' is an ideology introduced by the first leader Kim Il-Sung, which stands for self-reliance. Construction of the tower was completed in 1982, built on the western side of the River Taedong to commemorate Kim Il-Sung's 70th birthday. It is the second tallest monumental column in the world.

Arch of Triumph - The Arch of Triumph located at the foot of Moran Hill in Pyongyang was built as a memorial to the Korean resistance to Japan from 1925 through 1945. At 60 metres high, the Arch of Triumph is the second tallest triumphal arch worldwide.

Munsu Water Park - Munsu Water Park is a 15-hectare water park run by the state, located east of the capital Pyongyang. It features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a rock-climbing pool, a volleyball court, a salon, and a cafe and bar. The park was opened to the public in November 2013.

Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge - The China-North Korean Friendship Bridge, officially the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, is the bridge that links the cities of Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, along the border of the two countries.

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun - The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun is the mausoleum for the founder and eternal North Korean president Kim Il-Sung, and his son Kim Jong-Il. Built in 1976 as the Kumsusan Assembly Hall, it was Kim Il-Sung's official residence. Today, it contains his embalmed body inside a glass sarcophagus, covered by the flag of the Workers' Party of Korea. The Kumsusan Palace is the largest mausoleum dedicated to a Communist Leader.

Most if not all trips to North Korea are through tours with a set itinerary. The travel agency or tour company will be in charge of arranging all your transportation needs. Foreigners are not allowed to wander around on their own, and will be assigned a guide. The guide is in charge of escorting you wherever you go and will most likely be the only person you can converse in English with for most of the trip.

North Korea is one of the least visited countries in the world, but that doesn't mean that it's not impossible to do so. Not everyone is the 'right fit' to visit North Korea, but if you are one of the lucky few given permission to enter the country, you will most likely be coming in from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. As the primary international airport in North Korea, Pyongyang Sunan International Airport is the main hub for national flag carrier Air Koryo. There are direct flights to Pyongyang from Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Khabarovsk, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Shenyang, Vladivostok, and Yanji.