Flights to Gwangju (KWJ)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Gwangju Airport is an airport serving Gwangju, South Korea.

Right now there are 2 airports in 1 country connected to Gwangju, 2 of them domestic, with 5 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Gwangju's longest nonstop connection is Seoul (GMP), 168 miles, offered by Asiana Airlines.

Airlines serving Gwangju

Asiana Airlines2 destinations
Jeju Air1 destination
Jin Air1 destination
Korean Air1 destination
T'way Air1 destination

Popular routes to Gwangju

The places connected to Gwangju on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Jeju City (CJU)113 mi
Seoul (GMP)168 mi

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Gwangju not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Gwangju non-stop?

Jeju City (CJU)113 mi
Seoul (GMP)168 mi

Airline alliances to Gwangju

Star Alliance2 destinations
SkyTeam1 destination

Award programs that reach Gwangju

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Gwangju from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Aeroplan2 destinations
All Nippon Airways2 destinations
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands2 destinations
LifeMiles2 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More2 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer2 destinations
TAP Miles&Go2 destinations
Turkish Miles&Smiles2 destinations
United MileagePlus2 destinations
Club Premier1 destination

Delta SkyMiles1 destination
Flying Blue1 destination
SAS EuroBonus1 destination
Virgin Atlantic1 destination

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Domestic flights to Gwangju

Jeju City (CJU)113 mi
Seoul (GMP)168 mi

Alternative airports near Gwangju

MWX (MWX)26 mi / 42 km
Yeosu (RSU)50 mi / 80 km
Jeon Ju (CHN)55 mi / 89 km
Kunsan (KUV)55 mi / 89 km
Sacheon (HIN)71 mi / 114 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport KWJ?

The airport's official name is Gwangju Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code KWJ.

What is the airport code for Gwangju Airport?

The IATA airport code for Gwangju Airport is KWJ. Enter KWJ in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Gwangju Airport (KWJ)?

Gwangju Airport serves Gwangju, South Korea. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to KWJ, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Gwangju (KWJ)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and KWJ as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Gwangju, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Gwangju?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to KWJ.

Can I look for award flights to Gwangju (KWJ)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to KWJ, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.