Flying from Jeju Airport (CJU) to Gwangju Airport (KWJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Flights from CJU to KWJ start from 07:50 — the earliest with Korean Air. The latest departure is at 19:10 with T'Way Air. In total, you can take your pick of 90 weekly Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CJU to KWJ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There's a good range of direct flights from Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport to pick from. When planning your Gwangju journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of South Korea:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Korean Air on this route.
With a dependable 80.83% of services arriving as scheduled, Asiana Airlines has the best on-time performance for CJU to KWJ flights.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport. Gimpo International Airport is a popular stopover on the CJU to KWJ route.
Handy information about Jeju Airport (CJU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jeju Airport, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Jeju Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Jeju. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CJU. Whether you have an early flight from Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near KWJ if you're taking a late Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gwangju Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Lotte Rent A Car, GOGO Rent a Car or Hertz and explore beyond Gwangju's main sights.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Gwangju Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Gwangju. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Jeju Airport to Gwangju Airport for August if you want to explore Gwangju during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CJU to KWJ in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've seen Gwangju. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in South Korea, consider Busan, roughly 209 kilometres east of Gwangju. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge are key highlights.
