Jeju International Airport
Jeju International Airport is the main air gateway for Jeju City and one of South Korea’s key domestic and regional airports, serving the island with the efficiency you would expect from a large airport. Identified by IATA code CJU and ICAO code RKPC, it sits just 118 feet above sea level, so transfers between air and ground are generally straightforward. For most visitors, this is the practical starting point for beach stays, volcanic landscapes, city hotels, and ferry connections elsewhere on the island.
About Jeju International Airport
Jeju International Airport is the main air gateway for Jeju City and one of South Korea’s key domestic and regional airports, serving the island with the efficiency you would expect from a large airport. Identified by IATA code CJU and ICAO code RKPC, it sits just 118 feet above sea level, so transfers between air and ground are generally straightforward. For most visitors, this is the practical starting point for beach stays, volcanic landscapes, city hotels, and ferry connections elsewhere on the island.
Overview
Jeju International Airport is the main air gateway for Jeju City and one of South Korea’s key domestic and regional airports, serving the island with the efficiency you would expect from a large airport. Identified by IATA code CJU and ICAO code RKPC, it sits just 118 feet above sea level, so transfers between air and ground are generally straightforward. For most visitors, this is the practical starting point for beach stays, volcanic landscapes, city hotels, and ferry connections elsewhere on the island.
What Travellers Should Know
- Jeju International Airport operates on Asia/Seoul time, so check onward transport and hotel arrival times using local Korean time.
- The airport has two lighted asphalt runways: 07/25 at 10,433 feet and 13/31 at 6,268 feet, supporting a high volume of regular passenger traffic.
- Because it serves Jeju City directly, airport-to-city transfers are usually simple and make it easy to begin sightseeing soon after landing.
- Weather and seasonal demand can affect flight schedules on island routes, so arriving a little early for departure is a smart choice.
- The official airport website is https://www.airport.co.kr/jejueng/index.do for operational updates and passenger information.
Why It Matters
For visitors, the airport’s value is less about size alone and more about convenience: it connects the island quickly to the mainland and helps keep travel within Jeju practical, even on shorter trips. Its location near Jeju City makes it especially useful for travellers balancing resort time with urban stops, car hire, or same-day onward plans. If you want a smooth arrival on South Korea’s most famous island destination, Jeju International Airport is built for exactly that role.
Airlines
Airlines flying from CJU
Routes
Top routes from CJU
Nearby airports
Other airports in South Korea
FAQ
Jeju International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Jeju International Airport is located in Jeju, South Korea (Asia), at coordinates 33.510°, 126.490°.
- Its IATA code is CJU and its ICAO code is RKPC.
- Jeju International Airport serves Jeju, South Korea. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Jeju International Airport operates on Asia/Seoul local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Jeju International Airport sits at latitude 33.510° and longitude 126.490°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from CJU include Jeju Air, Air Busan, Korean Air, Jin Air, Asiana Airlines, T'way Air and 1 more.
- Tracked destinations from CJU include Seoul.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in South Korea. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.