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SWU Suwon Airport

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Suwon Airport (SWU) serves Suwon, about 6 km south of Suwon. 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.

IATASWU
ICAORKSW
ServesSuwon
From centre6 km
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Elevation27 m

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The airport in numbers

Suwon Airport — facts & history

We pulled Suwon Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
27 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Republic of Korea Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Suwon Airport to Suwon

The airport is about 6 km south of Suwon, about 17 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: ₩8024–₩12744.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 min₩8024–₩12744
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SWU 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.)
Incheon36 km50 min₩28560–₩45360
Seoul36 km51 min₩28560–₩45360
Daejeon105 km110 min₩75480–₩119880
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Which way suits you from Suwon Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₩8024–₩12744 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 Suwon ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Suwon 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 Suwon Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Suwon Airport to the centre of Suwon?
Seoul (ICN): AREX Express to Seoul Station (43 min) or the cheaper All-Stop. Limousine buses to the hotel districts. The airport is about 6 km south of Suwon, about 17 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Suwon Airport to Suwon?
Roughly ₩8024–₩12744 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Suwon 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 Suwon Airport to Suwon?
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 Suwon 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.
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 Suwon 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 Suwon Airport's official site.
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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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