Why go
- City in Gyeonggi, South Korea.
- Served by Suwon Airport (SWU).
History
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon has more inhabitants than the metropolitan city of Ulsan, though it enjoys a lesser degree of self-governance as a 'special city'.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Korean Air KE (737-800, 777-200, 737-900, 747-400, 777-300, 73J) · 11 routes: Beijing, Busan, Cheju, Kwangju, Osaka, Pohang, Sacheon, Shanghai, Tokyo, Ulsan, Yeosu
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A330-300, A321, 734, 735, 767-300) · 10 routes: Beijing, Busan*, Cheju, Kwangju, Osaka, Pohang, Shanghai, Tokyo, Ulsan, Yeosu
- Jeju Air 7C (737, 737-800) · 3 routes: Cheju, Nagoya, Osaka
- All Nippon Airways NH (A321, 777, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Eastar Jet ZE (737, 737-800) · 2 routes: Cheju, Taipei
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka, Tokyo
- Tway Airlines TW (737) · 2 routes: Cheju, Taipei
- Air China CA (A330-300, 737-800) · 1 route: Beijing
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A321) · 1 route: Shanghai
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A321) · 1 route: Beijing
- EVA Air BR (A321) · 1 route: Taipei
- Jin Air LJ (737-800) · 1 route: Cheju
- Shanghai Airlines FM (A330-300) · 1 route: Shanghai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Suwon Airport (SWU); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Suwon, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.