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Yeonggwang-gun, Korea

Yeonggwang County (Korean: 영광군) is a county in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea.

Type City

Why go

  • County in Honam, South Korea.
  • Served by G 712 Airport.

History

Yeonggwang County (Korean: 영광군) is a county in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea.

Airports

Muan International Airport (MWX) 34 km to the centre
Muan (Piseo-ri), 46, KR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Asiana Airlines, Air China, Air Foyle, Air Macau…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Beijing, Cheju, Macau, Shanghai, Tianjin (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 2 routes: Beijing, Cheju
  • Air China CA (A321) · 1 route: Beijing*
  • Air Foyle GS (A321) · 1 route: Tianjin
  • Air Macau NX (A320) · 1 route: Macau
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (A320) · 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.

Indoor
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) 32 km to the centre
Gwangju, 29, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Asiana Airlines, Korean Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Cheju, Seoul (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) · 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul
  • Korean Air KE (737-800, 737-900) · 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
G 712 Airport 3.7 km to the centre
Yeonggwang-eup, 46, KR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Gyema Port
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Outdoor
Hyanghwado Port
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Gyema Port - Songido-Daeseokmando
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Yeonggwang-gun, Korea
Yeonggwang-gun, Korea
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is G 712 Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Gyema Port, 16 km); routes include Gyema Port - Songido-Daeseokmando.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yeonggwang-gun, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Korail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Central City Express Bus
Intercity coach
Kobus
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.