Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

Taxi from Gwangju Airport to Kwangju, fare, estimate & time

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Metered taxi; a 'Deluxe' (black) one costs more. Kakao T is the local app; Uber runs through it. The estimated fare to Kwangju is ₩11288-₩17928. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Gwangju Airport is about 11 km west of Kwangju from Kwangju.

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From Gwangju Airport to other towns

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Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Gwangju Airport to Kwangju?

Roughly ₩11288-₩17928 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Gwangju Airport?

Metered taxi; a 'Deluxe' (black) one costs more. Kakao T is the local app; Uber runs through it.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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