Travelling from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeju Airport (CJU): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport.
Gwangju and Jeju share the same timezone, UTC+9.
Choose from 90 weekly Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with T'Way Air is the earliest you can take. Korean Air operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KWJ to CJU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
There are direct flights from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport, so getting to Jeju (and then exploring more of South Korea!) is a breeze. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Korean Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Asiana Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates KWJ to CJU flights. An exceptional 84.46% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport. Many travellers pass through Gimpo International Airport when flying between KWJ and CJU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Jeju Airport (CJU)
$23 is the best price for a one-way Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport flight. Return flights start from $49. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from KWJ to CJU by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KWJ to CJU.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Gwangju Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from KWJ land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Gwangju to Gwangju Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near KWJ:
Arriving at Jeju Airport (CJU)
Consider booking a hotel near CJU if you're catching a late Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Jeju Airport rental car and discover Jeju and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rainbow rental, TamRa and 패밀리렌트카 are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Jeju Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Jeju Airport (CJU) to central Jeju
Jeju Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Jeju. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jeju Airport (CJU)
The quietest month for a flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Jeju based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Gwangju Airport to Jeju Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Jeju, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KWJ to CJU in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Jeju. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Busan is another well-known destination in South Korea and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Jeju. No trip is complete without visiting Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.




