Non-stop flights to Gwangju (KWJ)
Gwangju Airport is a small airport in South Korea. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Gwangju.
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All direct flights to Gwangju Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Gwangju Best time to visit Gwangju Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 241 flights arriving at Gwangju Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Gwangju are routes from Jeju City (CJU) in South Korea and Seoul (GMP), also in South Korea. These two routes together are operated 241 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Gwangju Airport.
The longest flight to Gwangju KWJ is departing from Seoul (GMP). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and covers a distance of 167 miles (269 km).
List of all direct flights to Gwangju
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Gwangju, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Gwangju.
Airlines flying to Gwangju
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Gwangju. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KWJ flights:
What is the best time to visit Gwangju?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Gwangju is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Gwangju any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Business class flights to Gwangju
There are 2 airports that have flights to Gwangju in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KWJ are listed below:
International flights to Gwangju
Currently there are no international flights to Gwangju. The only flights to Gwangju are domestic flights within South Korea. To get to Gwangju from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Jeju City or Seoul.
Domestic flights to Gwangju
Flights from South Korea to Gwangju
There are 2 airports in South Korea that have non-stop domestic flights to Gwangju.
From Jeju City, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Gwangju, which are Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), Jeju Air, Jin Air and Korean Air (SkyTeam).
From Seoul, the only airline with direct flights is Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Alternative airports near Gwangju
Flying to an alternative airport near Gwangju could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Gwangju (KWJ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Yeosu (RSU) and Gunsan (KUV).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Gwangju?
There are 2 airports in Gwangju: Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Yeosu Airport (RSU).
What is the best airport to fly into Gwangju?
The most convenient airport to fly into Gwangju is Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
How many airlines fly to Gwangju?
There are 4 airlines flying to Gwangju from 2 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Gwangju?
Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air and Korean Air operate most flights to Gwangju. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Gwangju?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Gwangju.
How many nonstop flights are there to Gwangju?
There are roughly 241 flights arriving at Gwangju every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within South Korea.
What is the official name of Gwangju Airport?
The official name of Gwangju Airport is Gwangju Airport.
What is the airport code of Gwangju Airport?
The airport code of Gwangju Airport is KWJ.
What are the most popular flights to Gwangju?
Jeju City and Seoul are the only airports with flights to Gwangju.
