MPK Mokpo Heliport
Mokpo Heliport (MPK) serves Gwangju, about 65 km southwest 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.
Mokpo Heliport — facts & history
We pulled Mokpo Heliport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 13,761 passengers in 2007, against a peak of 377,139 in 1998.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Mokpo Heliport to Gwangju
The airport is about 65 km southwest of Gwangju, about 69 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: ₩48756–₩77436.
Tipping: Not customary.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~48 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~69 min | ₩48756–₩77436 | |
| Private transfer | ~69 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~69 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From MPK 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeju City | 140 km | 146 min | ₩99280–₩157680 |
Which way suits you from Mokpo Heliport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₩48756–₩77436 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 Mokpo ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Mokpo Heliport
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.
Hotels near Mokpo Heliport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Mokpo shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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About this page
Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026