Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cheongju travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheongju

With a population of 634,596, Cheongju is the largest city in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cheongju has to offer.

When to visit Cheongju

Cheongju in May
Estimated hotel price
£31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheongju in May
Estimated hotel price
£31
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cheongju in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 275 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Cheongju, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.

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How to Get to Cheongju

Plane

When flying to Cheongju, you’ll arrive at Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheongju from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cheongju is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 115 km from Cheongju. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Alamo, among others, in Incheon.

Plane

When flying to Cheongju, you’ll arrive at Cheongju (CJJ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheongju from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cheongju is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 115 km from Cheongju. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Alamo, among others, in Incheon.

Airports near Cheongju

CJJCheongju
WJUWonJu

Airlines serving Cheongju

KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,919 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,528 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (847 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (562 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (48 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (15 reviews)
Trinity Airways
Good (17 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (23 reviews)
Peach
Good (85 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Air Seoul
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheongju

From 5-star hotels such as the Enford Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Museo, Cheongju offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £74 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheongju

Hiring a car in Cheongju

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Cheongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.63 and £16.84.

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Cheongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.63 and £16.84.