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Jeju-do, South Korea

83% of the total area of the country. Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the province.

Type Island

Why go

  • Island of South Korea.
  • Served by Jeongseok Airport (JDG).

History

Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.2 km2 (707.8 sq mi), which is 1.83% of the total area of the country. Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the province.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Cafe · Vegan food & raw food detox cafe with large windows that look out to greenery. The menu offers smoothies, cold-pressed juices to-order,… · jeju901.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · 라이더카페. 라이딩용품판매. 음료판매 · 21 서문로, 제주시, 63155 · playitjeju.com
Indoor
Sandwich, Cafe · Vegan sandwich shop that also offers various sandwiches, kombucha, and more. Closed Sun-Mon. Last orders 7.30pm, 1.30pm on Sat. Note: Taking… · cheesylazy.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 42 Wolseong-ro, 특별자치도, 제주시 · starbucks.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · angelinus.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · caffebene.co.kr
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · lotteria.com
Indoor
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 38 원노형10길, 제주시, 63084 · app.catchtable.co.kr
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Jeju International Airport (CJU) 2.7 km to the centre
Jeju City, 49, KR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 18 airlines (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 33 destinations incl. Seoul, Chongju, Shanghai, Busan, Taegu… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 18 airlines, 33 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Jeongseok Airport (JDG) 22 km to the centre
Jeju Island, 49, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Jejubadasgaui Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Jeju Coastal Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Jeju Harbor
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Jeju Port International Passenger Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ha-Chuja - Jeju
Ferry route
Outdoor
상추자도 - 제주
Ferry route
Outdoor
Wando - Jeju
Ferry route · 한일고속
Outdoor
Mokpo - Jeju
Ferry route
Outdoor
Goheung(Nokdong) - Jeju
Ferry route · 남해고속
Outdoor
Hanil Gold Stella (Yeosu - Jeju)
Ferry route · Hanil Express
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jeongseok Airport (JDG); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CJU has direct flights to 33 destinations on 18 airlines (incl. Seoul, Chongju, Shanghai, Busan, Taegu…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Jejubadasgaui Ferry, 3.3 km); routes include Ha-Chuja - Jeju, 상추자도 - 제주, Wando - Jeju.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jeju-do, South Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing