Cheap Flights to Gwangju Airport
Traveling to South Korea’s Honam region? Discover flights to Gwangju Airport (KWJ), the main domestic air link to Jeju and Seoul for this culturally significant city.
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Gwangju Airport was established in November 1948 and is managed by the Korea Airports Corporation, sharing its location with a Republic of Korea Air Force base in Gwangju, South Korea. The airport handled over 2 million passengers in 2019 and is planned to close once nearby Muan International Airport becomes more established as the region’s primary gateway. In the meantime, Gwangju connects to Jeju and Seoul through five airlines.
Airport code
KWJ (ICAO: RKJJ)
Location
Sinchon-dong, Gwangsan District, Gwangju, South Korea
Airlines serving
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air
Popular Routes
Jeju dominates Gwangju’s schedule, alongside a connection to Seoul’s Gimpo Airport.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Jeju, Seoul (Gimpo)
Onward Connections
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Gwangju, with around 110 passenger flights scheduled to depart daily across its two routes.
About Gwangju
Gwangju is a major city in South Korea’s Honam region, known worldwide for its role in the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a pivotal and tragic event in the country’s path toward democratization. Today, the city has embraced a vibrant arts and culture scene, hosting the Gwangju Biennale, one of Asia’s most important contemporary art exhibitions.
Things to Know When Flying Into Gwangju
Jeju is by far the busiest route from Gwangju, with an average of 117 weekly flights accounting for over 89% of all weekly departures.
Asiana Airlines operates the airport’s longest route to Seoul (Gimpo), taking about 1 hour.
There are no international flights from Gwangju; connections route through Jeju or Seoul.
Photography of the apron, runway, or military facility is strictly prohibited given the airport’s shared use with the Republic of Korea Air Force.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, and T'way Air serve Gwangju Airport, connecting to Jeju and Seoul (Gimpo).
No, Gwangju Airport operates domestic flights only. International travelers can connect through Jeju or Seoul.
Jeju is by far the busiest route from Gwangju, with an average of 117 weekly flights accounting for over 89% of all weekly departures.
The longest flight from Gwangju is Asiana Airlines' route to Seoul (Gimpo), covering 167 miles and taking about 1 hour.
Gwangju Airport is planned to close once nearby Muan International Airport becomes more established as the region's primary airport.
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