Cheap flights to Gwangju

Popular airlines with direct flights to Gwangju

  • Asiana Airlines
    Fly to Gwangju (KWJ)
    • Jeju-si
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Seoul
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
  • Korean Air
    Fly to Gwangju (KWJ)
    • Jeju-si
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
  • Jeju Air
    Fly to Gwangju (KWJ)
    • Jeju-si
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
  • Jin Air
    Fly to Gwangju (KWJ)
    • Jeju-si
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +

Popular airports near Gwangju

  • Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
    Gwangju South Korea 3 mi
  • Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
    Busan South Korea 117 mi
  • Jeju International Airport (CJU)
    Jeju-si South Korea 115 mi
  • Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
    Cheongju-si South Korea 114 mi

When to fly to Gwangju

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Jan – Feb, Apr, Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
May, Sep – Nov
Most popular and higher prices

About Gwangju

Gwangju is a city in the southwest corner of South Korea. It’s known for a pro-democracy uprising in 1980. The event is commemorated by the 5·18 Memorial Park, with tree-lined paths and dramatic bronze sculptures, and the 5·18 National Cemetery. East, the craggy Mudeungsan Mountain National Park has striking rock formations. In the foothills, the rebuilt 6th-century Jeungsimsa Temple has a Silla-era stone pagoda.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Gwangju

What counts as the best airline for your flights to Gwangju really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Gwangju.

In terms of direct flights, Asiana Airlines is the most popular, flying directly from 2 cities. Asiana Airlines flies to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) .

Other popular airlines flying to Gwangju are Korean Air, Jeju Air, Jin Air.
  • Korean Air flies directly from one city. Korean Air flies to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) .
  • Jeju Air flies directly from one city. Jeju Air flies to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) .
  • Jin Air flies directly from one city. Jin Air flies to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) .
  • Asiana Airlines offers direct flights to Gwangju from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Jeju-si and Seoul.
  • Korean Air offers direct flights to Gwangju from Jeju-si. The most frequent departures are: Jeju-si.
  • Jeju Air offers direct flights to Gwangju from Jeju-si. The most frequent departures are: Jeju-si.
  • Jin Air offers direct flights to Gwangju from Jeju-si. The most frequent departures are: Jeju-si.
Gwangju is a year-round destination. Cherry blossoms are in bloom around the city and in several parks in mid to late spring (Apr). Summer (Jun–Aug) is warm and can be rainy. The Gwangju Biennale includes work by international artists (Sep–early Nov, even-numbered years). The Gwangju World Kimchi Festival (Oct/Nov) celebrates the national dish.
Gwangju is served by only one major airport: Gwangju Airport, 3 mi away from the city center.
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