Travelling from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeju International Airport (CJU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport is 55 minutes.
Gwangju and Jeju share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Each week, there are 175 Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, take the 08:55 T'Way Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:50 with Korean Air.
Leave plenty of time to make your KWJ to CJU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport to choose from. When organising your Jeju journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of South Korea:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jeju Air on this route.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier that operates KWJ to CJU flights. An impressive 84.59% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport. Gimpo International Airport is a popular stopover on the KWJ to CJU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
R 191 is the best price for a one-way Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 388. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from KWJ to CJU, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Gwangju Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from KWJ touch down on schedule 83.12% of the time.
To find the fastest way to get from central Gwangju to Gwangju Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is about 3 kilometres from the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near KWJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Jeju International Airport (CJU)
If you're coming in on a late Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CJU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jeju International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rainbow rental, TamRa or 패밀리렌트카 and explore beyond Jeju's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Jeju International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to central Jeju
Jeju International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Jeju. How long it'll take to get there by ride-share or cab will depend on the time of day, so do a little research beforehand.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Jeju. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Jeju, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KWJ to CJU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
Jeju has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Korea just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north of Jeju, a trip to Seoul will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Jeju, Busan is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.