Getting There
It is possible to reach the DPRK from a variety of places in China and Russia. However, Beijing is generally the preferred option for tourists due to the larger number of departures, as well as being an international transport hub for those arriving from overseas. Whatever your preferred methods of travel, JTS tour prices are offered on an ‘inclusive’ basis and consequently we will reserve and confirm all travel bookings required for your tour.
By Plane
Two airlines operate scheduled services to the DPRK; Air Koryo (the national airline) and Air China. We would recommend flying with Air Koryo. They operate modern Tupolev and Antonov aircraft built from 2007 onwards, and the airline provides a great introduction to the country from the moment you step on board the plane. We find them more reliable than the Air China services, which are prone to cancellation. Between the two airlines, there is at least one daily service between Beijing and Pyongyang, with the exception of Sunday. Air Koryo also fly regularly to Shenyang and also operate a weekly service to Vladivostok.
DPRK International Air Schedule
FNJ = PYONGYANG, PEK = BEIJING, SHE = SHENYANG, VVO = VLADIVOSTOK, PVG = SHANGHAI
| DAY | AIRLINE | SERVICE | FLIGHT NO. | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL |
| MONDAY | AIR KORYO | PVG – FNJ | JS 158 | 0030 HRS | 0350 HRS |
| FNJ – VVO | JS 271 | 0830 HRS | 1100 HRS | ||
| VVO – FNJ | JS 272 | 1220 HRS | 1300 HRS | ||
| FNJ – PEK | JS 151 * | 0900 HRS | 1000 HRS | ||
| PEK – FNJ | JS 152 * | 1200 HRS | 1500 HRS | ||
| AIR CHINA | PEK – FNJ | CA 121 | 1325 HRS | 1620 HRS | |
| FNJ – PEK | CA 122 | 1720 HRS | 2015 HRS | ||
| TUESDAY | AIR KORYO | FNJ – PEK | JS 151 | 0850 HRS | 0950 HRS |
| PEK – FNJ | JS 152 | 1305 HRS | 1605 HRS | ||
| WEDNESDAY | AIR KORYO | FNJ – SHE | JS 155 | 1150 HRS | 1200 HRS |
| SHE – FNJ | JS 156 | 1355 HRS | 1610 HRS | ||
| AIR CHINA | PEK – FNJ | CA 121 | 1325 HRS | 1620 HRS | |
| FNJ – PEK | CA 122 | 1720 HRS | 2015 HRS | ||
| THURSDAY | AIR KORYO | FNJ – PEK | JS 251 | 1035 HRS | 1135 HRS |
| PEK – FNJ | JS 252 | 1400 HRS | 1700 HRS | ||
| FNJ – PVG | JS 157 | 2210 HRS | 2330 HRS | ||
| FRIDAY | AIR KORYO | PVG – FNJ | JS 158 | 0030 HRS | 0350 HRS |
| FNJ – VVO | JS 271 | 0830 HRS | 1100 HRS | ||
| VVO – FNJ | JS 272 | 1220 HRS | 1300 HRS | ||
| FNJ – PEK | JS 151** | 0900 HRS | 1000 HRS | ||
| PEK – FNJ | JS 152** | 1200 HRS | 1500 HRS | ||
| AIR CHINA | PEK – FNJ | CA 121 | 1325 HRS | 1620 HRS | |
| FNJ – PEK | CA 122 | 1720 HRS | 2015 HRS | ||
| SATURDAY | AIR KORYO | FNJ – PEK | JS 151 | 0850 HRS | 0950 HRS |
| PEK – FNJ | JS 152 | 1305 HRS | 1605 HRS | ||
| FNJ – SHE | JS 155 | 1150 HRS | 1200 HRS | ||
| SHE – FNJ | JS 156 | 1355 HRS | 1610 HRS | ||
| SUNDAY | AIR KORYO | FNJ – PVG | JS 157 | 2210 HRS | 2300 HRS |
* Kindly note that these services will only run between April 1st – October 30th 2020 inclusively
** Kindly note that these services will only run between July 1st – October 30th 2020 inclusively
By Train
Taking the overnight sleeper train one way is an excellent chance to see more of the DPRK countryside en route to your destination.
There is a regular train service operating between Beijing and Pyongyang, departing every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the journey takes about 24 hours. All trains have a dining car where you can purchase meals and drinks (not included in the tour price).
| DAY | SERVICE | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | SLEEPER |
| MONDAY | BEIJING – PYONGYANG | 1727 HRS | 1845 HRS (TUESDAY) | SOFT AND HARD |
| PYONGYANG – BEIJING | 1025 HRS | 0838 HRS (TUESDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| BEIJING – DANDONG | 1727 HRS | 0717 HRS (TUESDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| DANDONG – PYONGYANG | 1000 HRS | 1845 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| PYONGYANG – DANDONG | 1025 HRS | 1623 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| DANDONG – BEIJING | 1831 HRS | 0838 HRS (TUESDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| TUESDAY | BEIJING – DANDONG | 1727 HRS | 0717 HRS (WEDNESDAY) | SOFT AND HARD |
| DANDONG – PYONGYANG | 1000 HRS | 1845 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| PYONGYANG – DANDONG | 1025 HRS | 1623 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| DANDONG – BEIJING | 1831 HRS | 0838 HRS (WEDNESDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| WEDNESDAY | BEIJING – PYONGYANG | 1727 HRS | 1845 HRS (THURSDAY) | HARD ONLY |
| PYONGYANG – BEIJING | 1025 HRS | 0838 HRS (THURSDAY) | HARD ONLY | |
| BEIJING – DANDONG | 1727 HRS | 0717 HRS (THURSDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| DANDONG – PYONGYANG | 1000 HRS | 1845 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| PYONGYANG – DANDONG | 1025 HRS | 1623 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| DANDONG – BEIJING | 1831 HRS | 0838 HRS (THURSDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| THURSDAY | BEIJING – PYONGYANG | 1727 HRS | 1845 HRS (FRIDAY) | SOFT AND HARD |
| PYONGYANG – BEIJING | 1025 HRS | 0838 HRS (FRIDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| BEIJING – DANDONG | 1727 HRS | 0717 HRS (FRIDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| DANDONG – PYONGYANG | 1000 HRS | 1845 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| PYONGYANG – DANDONG | 1025 HRS | 1623 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| DANDONG – BEIJING | 1831 HRS | 0838 HRS (FRIDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| FRIDAY | BEIJING – DANDONG | 1727 HRS | 0717 HRS (SATURDAY) | SOFT AND HARD |
| DANDONG – PYONGYANG | 1000 HRS | 1845 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| PYONGYANG – DANDONG | 1025 HRS | 1623 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| DANDONG – BEIJING | 1831 HRS | 0838 HRS (SATURDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| SATURDAY | BEIJING – PYONGYANG | 1727 HRS | 1845 HRS (SUNDAY) | HARD ONLY |
| PYONGYANG – BEIJING | 1025 HRS | 0838 HRS (SUNDAY) | HARD ONLY | |
| BEIJING – DANDONG | 1727 HRS | 0717 HRS (SUNDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| DANDONG – PYONGYANG | 1000 HRS | 1845 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| PYONGYANG – DANDONG | 1025 HRS | 1623 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| DANDONG – BEIJING | 1831 HRS | 0838 HRS (SUNDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
| SUNDAY | BEIJING – DANDONG | 1727 HRS | 0717 HRS (MONDAY) | SOFT AND HARD |
| DANDONG – PYONGYANG | 1000 HRS | 1845 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| PYONGYANG – DANDONG | 1025 HRS | 1623 HRS | HARD ONLY | |
| DANDONG – BEIJING | 1831 HRS | 0838 HRS (MONDAY) | SOFT AND HARD | |
