Muan International Airport
Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea
Muan International Airport
Southwest Korea's international gateway serving the Honam region.
- ›Opened in November 2007 to serve the Honam region of southwestern South Korea.
- ›Located approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Gwangju, South Korea's fifth-largest city.
- ›Primarily serves international charter and low-cost carrier routes to China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
- ›In December 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed on landing, killing the majority of those on board in one of South Korea's worst aviation disasters.
- ›The airport complements Gwangju Airport, which handles military and some civilian traffic.
Muan International Airport, located in Piseo-ri, Muan County, South Jeolla Province, opened in 2007 to serve the broader Gwangju metropolitan area and the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. It was built to complement and eventually reduce congestion at the older Gwangju Airport, handling both domestic and select international routes. The airport plays a modest but vital role connecting the culturally rich Jeolla region to major Korean cities and select international destinations.
- Passenger Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling all domestic and international departures and arrivals with check-in, immigration, and retail facilities.
- Taxi services available at the arrivals exit for direct travel to Muan, Mokpo, and Gwangju
- Airport limousine and intercity buses connecting to Gwangju, Mokpo, and Naju
- Car rental desks available inside the terminal from major Korean providers
- Private transfer services bookable in advance for regional destinations
- Muan Tourist Hotel
- Mokpo Utop Hotel (Mokpo city, approx. 20 km)
- Hotel Hyundai Mokpo
- Gwangju Shinyang Park Hotel (Gwangju, approx. 50 km)
Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small selection of Korean snack bars, cafés, and convenience-style eateries reflecting local flavors. Outside the airport, the Muan and Mokpo areas are renowned for fresh seafood, including hairtail fish and octopus dishes best sampled at local restaurants in Mokpo city. Travelers are advised to eat before arriving or plan a meal stop en route to their final destination.
- Book taxis or transfers in advance as cab availability can be limited during off-peak hours
- The airport is closer to Mokpo than Gwangju, so consider Mokpo as a base for exploring South Jeolla
- Arrive early for international flights as the terminal is small and check-in queues can form quickly
- Muan is famous for its lotus flowers — visit Muan Lotus Festival in summer if your schedule allows
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Muan International Airport is a currently closed international airport in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Construction of the airport began in 1997, and the airport opened on 9 November 2007. The airport serves the province of South Jeolla, especially the cities of Gwangju, Mokpo, and Naju. It replaced the nearby Mokpo Airport, and is expected to replace the nearby Gwangju Airport as well. The airport is managed by Korea Airports Corporation and served 543,247 passengers in 2018.
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