How to find cheap flights to Yeosu Airport (RSU)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Yeosu Airport is $214. A round-trip plane ticket to RSU right now is $370.
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To get cheap tickets to Yeosu, where Yeosu Airport is located, book 11 months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Yeosu. This will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Yeosu Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Yeosu
April is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Yeosu.
To find the cheapest month for flights to RSU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Head to Yeosu in August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RSU, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Yeosu then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. August is the warmest time of year in Yeosu, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Ranging from -3ºC (27ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With two days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Yeosu.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Yeosu Airport (RSU): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Yeosu in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Yeosu Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your RSU plane ticket with Korean Air. Up to 93% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
RSU is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Get some shut-eye shortly after your flight to RSU at COOPSTAY Koaroo Yeosu. This comfortable stay is an easy drive from Yeosu Airport.
Start your Yeosu adventure sooner by grabbing a car hire in RSU. GOGO Rent a Car, Lotte Rent A Car and Hertz are major suppliers to pick from here.
Yeosu Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 82% of outbound flights landing as scheduled. That's good news whether you've got a connection ahead or you're heading home from this airport.
Yeosu Airport is located in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
Getting to central Yeosu from Yeosu Airport (RSU)
The distance from RSU to central Yeosu is about 10 kilometres.
Planning to get a ride-share or a cab to the centre? How much time it'll take will depend on when your flight to RSU touches down. Check ahead for the best route and estimated travel times.
You can expect the trip to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
Yeosu makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Yeosu highlights
These popular attractions have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Yeosu:
Sky Tower: A memorable preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 kilometres east of the centre.
Yi Sun Shin Square: Want more reasons to visit Yeosu? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 6 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Gwangju from Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Gwangju is about 80 kilometres from RSU. Journey times by cab or ride-share will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.
Allow roughly 3 hours 30 minutes if you decide to travel to Gwangju on public transport.
Travelling from Yeosu Airport (RSU) to Hwasun
If Hwasun is your destination, public transport should take around 3 hours 35 minutes from Yeosu Airport. This city is about 64 kilometres from RSU.
Explore more of South Korea
There's loads more to see and do in South Korea, starting with Busan. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge are must-sees in this city, which is around 129 kilometres east of Yeosu. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is the major airport in Busan.
Another city in South Korea that has plenty of appeal is Daegu. From Yeosu, it's around 145 kilometres north-east and offers top sights like Modern Art Statue and Alive Aquarium Daegu. Swing by Jung-gu District too. Daegu International Airport (TAE) handles most flights into the city.
Or take off to Daejeon, roughly 177 kilometres north of Yeosu. Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs are among the many reasons to visit.