How to find cheap flights to Pohang Airport (KPO)
$1,401 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Pohang Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KPO, the lowest fare is $765.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to P'ohang, where Pohang Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to secure an amazing deal and have a wider range of flight choices.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to P'ohang. This will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to P'ohang, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Pohang Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to P'ohang
May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to P'ohang.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KPO.
January is the most popular month for flights to KPO. It's an ideal time to see P'ohang at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to P'ohang are typically cheaper.
Check the weather before travelling. August brings the warmest days in P'ohang, averaging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -7ºC (19ºF) to 6ºC (43ºF).
With two days of rain on average, January is the driest month in P'ohang.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during July, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Pohang Airport (KPO): What you need to know
Fly to P'ohang faster with a direct Jin Air flight to Pohang Airport.
If you want to fly with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your KPO plane ticket with Jin Air. Up to 72% of its flights to this airport land according to schedule.
Once you arrive at KPO, you'll be in the UTC+9 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to KPO? These hotels close to Pohang Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Pohang Airport has an on-time rating of 61%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Pohang Airport is located in P'ohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
Getting to central P'ohang from Pohang Airport (KPO)
Central P'ohang is about 11 kilometres from KPO.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to KPO.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
P'ohang has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
P'ohang highlights
Step off your flight to P'ohang and make a beeline for these well-known attractions:
Yeongildae Beach: The perfect place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 8 kilometres southeast of the city centre.
Railway Forest & Fire Garden: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring P'ohang. This park is roughly 10 kilometres south of the centre.
Chilpo Beach: Hit up this landmark next. Around 10 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full P'ohang experience.
How to get to Daegu from Pohang Airport (KPO)
KPO is a gateway to the nearby city of Daegu, which is about 80 kilometres away. The easiest way to reach the centre will depend on the time of day, so check your options first.
Public transport will take you to Daegu in 2 hours 35 minutes or so.
Travelling from Pohang Airport (KPO) to Ulsan
Ulsan is around 48 kilometres from Pohang Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the trip by public transport takes about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Explore more of South Korea
There's loads more to see and do in South Korea, starting with Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are must-sees in this city, which is around 274 kilometres northwest of P'ohang. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the closest airport in Seoul.
Busan is another standout destination in South Korea and is roughly 88 kilometres south of P'ohang. Hit some of the best spots right away at Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge. Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Let your travels lead you to Daegu, which is roughly 80 kilometres west of P'ohang. Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park make the trip worthwhile. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Daegu International Airport (TAE).