How to find cheap flights to Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Gwangju Airport is $601. A round-trip plane ticket to KWJ right now is $1,214.
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About 11 months ahead is a great time to book tickets to Gwangju, where Gwangju Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you want to lock in the best deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Gwangju. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Gwangju Airport.
Best time to go to Gwangju
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Gwangju is usually April.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to KWJ that fits your plans and budget.
January is the most popular month for flights to KWJ. Go then if you're eager to explore Gwangju in full swing.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Gwangju are typically cheaper.
The weather can make or break a vacation, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Gwangju is warmest in August, averaging between 66ºF and 90ºF.
Ranging from 19ºF to 45ºF, January has the lowest temperatures.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? October is the driest month in Gwangju, averaging three days of rain.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Flying to Gwangju Airport (KWJ): What you need to know
Fly to Gwangju in one go. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Gwangju Airport:
Consider booking your KWJ plane ticket with Korean Air. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 83% of flights into this airport arriving when expected.
When you arrive at KWJ, you'll be in the UTC+9 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to KWJ. Choose any of these stays near Gwangju Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Gwangju Airport performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 81% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Gwangju Airport is located in Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea.
Getting to central Gwangju from Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
KWJ is about 5 miles from central Gwangju.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to KWJ, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the center.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Gwangju, book a room at one of these comfy options:
Gwangju highlights
These top sights should feature on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Gwangju:
World Cup Stadium: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 miles southeast of the center.
Gwangju Biennale: Need one more reason to visit Gwangju? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 3 miles northeast of the city center.
How to get to Jeonju from Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Off to the nearby city of Jeonju? It's around 50 miles from KWJ.
Expect a travel time of 2 hours 10 minutes or so when making your way to Jeonju on public transport.
Traveling from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Iksan
Iksan is around 55 miles from Gwangju Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of South Korea
Up for more exploring? Seoul is an essential stop in South Korea. It's around 170 miles north of Gwangju and features Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower. The closest airport to this city is Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Busan makes a great addition to your trip to South Korea. You'll find it around 130 miles east of Gwangju. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge rank among the top sights. You can arrive here through Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
Or head to Incheon, roughly 170 miles north of Gwangju. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are just the start of the reasons to visit.