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Yeongam, Korea

Yeongam County is a county in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea. Bordered with Mokpo and Naju to the north, Jangheung County to the east, and Haenam and Gangjin to the south, Yeongam County comprises two eups and nine myeons, populated with about 57,000 people, and its county hall is seated in Yeongam-eup.

Type CityPopulation 57,000

Why go

  • County in Honam, South Korea.

History

Yeongam County is a county in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea. Bordered with Mokpo and Naju to the north, Jangheung County to the east, and Haenam and Gangjin to the south, Yeongam County comprises two eups and nine myeons, populated with about 57,000 people, and its county hall is seated in Yeongam-eup.

Airports

Muan International Airport (MWX) 36 km to the centre
Muan (Piseo-ri), 46, KR โ€” You board from the indoor waiting area โ€” no need to plan for the weather. โœˆ 5 airlines (Asiana Airlines, Air China, Air Foyle, Air Macauโ€ฆ) ยท direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Beijing, Cheju, Macau, Shanghai, Tianjin (OpenFlights route data).
โœˆ Airlines & flight paths โ€” 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) ยท 2 routes: Beijing, Cheju
  • Air China CA (A321) ยท 1 route: Beijing*
  • Air Foyle GS (A321) ยท 1 route: Tianjin
  • Air Macau NX (A320) ยท 1 route: Macau
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (A320) ยท 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 โ€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Gwangju Airport (KWJ) 37 km to the centre
Gwangju, 29, KR โ€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron โ€” plan for the weather on the day. โœˆ 2 airlines (Asiana Airlines, Korean Air) ยท direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Cheju, Seoul (OpenFlights route data).
โœˆ Airlines & flight paths โ€” 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) ยท 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul
  • Korean Air KE (737-800, 737-900) ยท 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 โ€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May โ€“ 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 โ€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Yeongam, Korea โ€” check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

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

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FBO, charter, management ยท Managed fleet ยท FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card ยท Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream ยท Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management ยท Large-cabin & VIP airliners ยท Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO ยท Managed fleet worldwide ยท General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.