Jeju International Airport

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.