Why go
- Island of South Korea.
- Served by Jeongseok Airport (JDG).
History
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.2 km2 (707.8 sq mi), which is 1.83% of the total area of the country. Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the province.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 18 airlines, 33 direct destinations
- Korean Air KE (737-900, 737-800, A330-300, 747-400, 777-200) · 15 routes: Beijing, Busan, Chongju, Kunsan, Kwangju, Nagoya, Osaka, Sacheon, Seoul, Seoul, Taegu, Tokyo, Ulsan, Wonju, Yeosu
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321, A330-300, 734, 735, 767-300) · 10 routes: Busan, Chongju, Fukuoka, Kwangju, Muan, Pohang, Sacheon, Seoul, Seoul, Taegu
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320, A321, 737-800) · 7 routes: Changcha, Changchun, Dalian, Harbin, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, A321, 737-800) · 4 routes: Beijing, Ninbo, Shanghai, Wenzhou
- Eastar Jet ZE (737) · 3 routes: Chongju, Kunsan, Seoul
- Jeju Air 7C (737) · 3 routes: Busan, Chongju, Seoul
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-900) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo*
- Jin Air LJ (737-800) · 2 routes: Seoul, Shanghai
- Potomac Air BK (737-800) · 2 routes: Changcha, Tianjin
- Tway Airlines TW (737) · 2 routes: Seoul, Taegu
- Xiamen Airlines MF (737-800) · 2 routes: Fuzhou, Xiamen
- Air Foyle GS (A321) · 1 route: Tianjin
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320) · 1 route: Fukuoka*
- Cathay Pacific CX (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China SSS 9C (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Dragonair KA (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- TransAsia Airways GE (A320) · 1 route: Taipei
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 — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jeongseok Airport (JDG); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CJU has direct flights to 33 destinations on 18 airlines (incl. Seoul, Chongju, Shanghai, Busan, Taegu…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Jejubadasgaui Ferry, 3.3 km); routes include Ha-Chuja - Jeju, 상추자도 - 제주, Wando - Jeju.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jeju-do, South Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.