Gwangju International Airport - KWJ
Gwangju International Airport is the airport serving the city of Gwangju, South Korea. Its airport code of KWJ stands for another variation in spelling of its name, Kwangju. With the code KWJ, the airport is used to be a military training facility and was located in the nearby Jangseong County by then. By 1964, the KWJ-Gwangju International Airport was moved to its current location.
Best Time to Visit
There are two terminals in Gwangju International Airport, a two-leveled one for the passengers and one for cargo, and two runways. Despite still having international in its name, flights to and from KWJ are domestic routes now. Back in 1996 and 2005, there were flights available to and from Osaka, Bangkok, and Shanghai. However, these flights have either been withdrawn or transferred to another airport. Korean Air, Jeju Air, Jin Air, and Asiana Airlines now just handle routes to and from Seoul-Gimpo and Jeju. Visit the nearby Chobi, Chedo and Anpo when you land at the Gwangju International Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Near and around the Gwangju International Airport are excellent hotels and accommodations. The Holiday Inn Gwangju is just half a mile away and provides a complimentary American breakfast to all the guests. The Chocolate Hotel and the Hotel France are just 2 miles away from the airport and offer breakfast buffet which the guests would love. Although none of these accommodations provide free/paid airport transfer services, they are all near the subway station which connects to the airport.
Muan International Airport (MWX), which is about 40 minutes away from KWJ, now handles the international flights.
On this page it is easy to search for Gwangju, South Korea airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Gwangju, South Korea (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KWJ airport. Most of these KWJ hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Gwangju, South Korea motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the KWJ airport are Jinnan Sports Park, Aeyangwon Church - Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall, and Jinnamgwan Hall.
