Jeju International Airport serves the homonymous volcanic island, South Korea's most popular tourist destination, often called the 'Korean Hawaii'.
It is located just 3 km from Jeju City center, the access point to Mount Hallasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to the island's beaches.
How to get to Jeju City International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CJU
Parking near Jeju City International Airport
Next to the terminal is a multi-level parking structure.
Rates are consistent with the standards of an island tourist destination.
How to get to Jeju City from CJU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Jeju Airport (CJU): Private Transfer To/From Jeju Island
Jeju: Airport (CJU) Pick-up & Drop-off Transfer Service
Jeju: Private 1-Way Transfer To/From Jeju Airport (CJU)
Car rental at Jeju City International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, widely used given the island's vast spaces to explore.
Bring a driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Jeju City International Airport
Jeju City
No hotel is linked on foot to the terminal: by taxi it's 10-15 minutes (8,000-10,000 won); city buses 100 and 500, every 5-10 minutes, take about 30 minutes to downtown. The Lotte City Hotel and the Grand Hyatt also offer a free shuttle to the airport.
Best for: Early-morning departures, one-night layovers and those who want to stay close to shops, restaurants and nightlife without heading to the coast.
- At most 10 minutes by car from almost every hotel in the area, handy for dawn flights
- Dongmun Market and the Nuwemaru shopping street are within walking distance of several hotels
- Sinjeju, the district where the hotels are concentrated, is an area of offices and casinos: in the evening it offers less atmosphere than the seafront
- Without a rental car, the beaches and volcanic cones (oreum) that motivate most visits to Jeju remain out of reach
Recommended hotels
- LOTTE CITY HOTEL Jeju Airport On Doryeong-ro, in the Sinjeju district; free airport shuttle running hourly in the morning, useful for an early flight without relying on a taxi. View availability
- Shin Shin Hotel Jeju Airport Also on Doryeong-ro, about 5 minutes by car south of the airport: a business hotel with over 200 rooms, among the closest to the terminal despite having no shuttle of its own. View availability
- Best Western Jeju Hotel 3.5 km from the airport, also on Doryeong-ro: 338 rooms across 16 floors, a recognisable international chain in an area dominated by Korea-only brands. View availability
- Grand Hyatt Jeju In the Jeju Dream Tower twin tower, in the heart of Sinjeju: 1,600 rooms, an infinity pool with views of Hallasan and the sea, free airport shuttle 10 minutes by car. View availability
- Ramada by Wyndham Jeju City Hall On Jungang-ro, a few steps from Jeju City Hall and the Dongmun market; rooftop panoramic terrace with views of Hallasan, 10 minutes by car from the airport. View availability
Aewol (west coast)
The red express bus 102 links Aewol station to the airport in 33 minutes; by car along the coast it's just 25-30 minutes.
Best for: Those who want the sea and cafés on the west coast cliffs and don't have a dawn flight, accepting a longer transfer from the airport.
- The coastal road Aewolhaean-ro, with cafés and venues overlooking the cliff, is among the most photographed spots on Jeju
- The beaches of Hyeopjae and Gwakji are a few minutes away by car, among the busiest on the island
- Without your own car, express bus 102 doesn't run as frequently as Jeju City's urban buses
- Every trip to the airport takes a good half hour: not advisable with an early-morning flight
Hamdeok (north-east coast)
Bus 101 links the airport to the Hamdeok Beach stop in about 40 minutes, with luggage space on board; by car the trip drops to 25-30 minutes.
Best for: Those seeking one of the best-known beaches on the north-east coast and preferring to stay put in the evening, without heading back into the city.
- A few steps from Hamdeok Beach, known for its turquoise water and the clifftop walk at Seoubong
- A quieter area in the evening than Sinjeju, handy for those not looking for nightlife
- The direct bus from the airport isn't frequent: without a car you need to plan the timetable in advance
- Few restaurants beyond those in the village: for more varied dinners you need to head towards Jeju City
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 2
- with Priority Pass
- 2
- earliest opening
- 06:00
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, among the country's busiest for domestic traffic, also handles some regional international connections.
To avoid delays, it's better to arrive 2–2.5 hours early for flights.
Map of Jeju City International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Jeju called the 'Hawaii of Korea'?
Because of its mild climate, beaches, volcanic landscapes and holiday-resort atmosphere, very different from the rest of the country; it is South Korea's most popular tourist destination.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Jeju?
Yes, many visitors do so to comfortably explore Mount Hallasan, the beaches and the volcanic sites scattered across the island.
Q. Who are the haenyeo of Jeju?
The island's historic female free divers, who for centuries have gathered shellfish and seaweed by hand while free-diving without modern equipment: their tradition was recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in 2016.
Q. What is Mount Hallasan?
South Korea's highest volcano, at the centre of Jeju island, a UNESCO heritage site and a popular trekking destination.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
Asiana Lounge and Korean Air KAL Lounge.
Q. What time does the first lounge open?
At 06:00: Asiana Lounge and Korean Air KAL Lounge.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
