Flying from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Jeju Airport (CJU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Busan and Jeju are in the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from PUS to CJU start at 06:50 — the first with Air Busan. The latest departure is at 21:15 with Korean Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 191 weekly Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PUS to CJU flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport, so getting to Jeju (and then touring more of South Korea!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Busan is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air Busan stands out as the most punctual carrier for PUS to CJU flights, with 84.77% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PUS and CJU include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Gimpo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Jeju Airport (CJU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport flight is R 251. A round-trip ticket is currently R 549. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PUS to CJU.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PUS to CJU.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
When it comes to Gimhae International Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Gimhae International Airport from central Busan, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to PUS:
Arriving at Jeju Airport (CJU)
If you're coming in on a late Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CJU:
Grab a Jeju Airport rental car and discover Jeju and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rainbow rental, TamRa and 패밀리렌트카 are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jeju Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Jeju Airport (CJU)
The quietest month for a flight from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Jeju based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Jeju Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Jeju, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUS to CJU in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Jeju, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey around 451 kilometres north to Seoul to tick off its leading sights. From Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Busan is another must-experience destination in South Korea and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Jeju. No trip is complete without experiencing Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.






