Istanbul to Suwon flights
Suwon lies 7,976 km (4,956 mi) north-east of Istanbul, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Istanbul | Suwon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | South Korea |
| Population | 15.7 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | GMP, 35 km out |
Clocks in Suwon are 6 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 10 h 59 min journey lands 16 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Suwon
Crossing from Turkey into South Korea: money changes from the Lira to the Won (KRW); the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Suwon
Suwon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 53 km), Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ, 77 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 35 km (22 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,000 ft | 191 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Staying in Suwon
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Suwon. Of the 153 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91). Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 5,303 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Suwon from Istanbul?
7,976 km (4,956 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Suwon by air?
About 10 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Suwon?
Suwon is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Suwon flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Suwon also has ICN, CJJ, WJU.
What currency do I need in Suwon?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Suwon?
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Suwon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.