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KWJ Gwangju Airport

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Gwangju Airport (KWJ) serves Gwangju, about 11 km west of Gwangju. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKWJ
ICAORKJJ
ServesGwangju
From centre11 km
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Elevation12 m

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The airport in numbers

Gwangju Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gwangju Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.1M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.9M in 1997.

Passengers / year
2.1M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.9M
in 1997
Elevation
12 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Korea Airports Corporation
Passengers per year, 1997–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Gwangju Airport to Gwangju

The airport is about 11 km west of Gwangju, about 22 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi; a 'Deluxe' (black) one costs more. Kakao T is the local app; Uber runs through it. Estimated fare to the centre: ₩11288–₩17928.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 min₩11288–₩17928
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KWJ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Daejeon146 km153 min₩103360–₩164160
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Which way suits you from Gwangju Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₩11288–₩17928 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kwangju ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gwangju Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Korean Air · Asiana Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gwangju Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Gwangju Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kwangju shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gwangju Airport to the centre of Gwangju?
Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts. The airport is about 11 km west of Gwangju, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Gwangju Airport to Gwangju?
Roughly ₩11288–₩17928 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Gwangju Airport?
Metered taxi; a 'Deluxe' (black) one costs more. Kakao T is the local app; Uber runs through it.
What's the cheapest way from Gwangju Airport to Gwangju?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts.
Can I get from Gwangju Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Gwangju Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Cheju, Seoul. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Gwangju Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Gwangju Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gwangju Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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