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Seogwipo, Jeju Island

Seogwipo is a resort city and the second of the two cities on Jeju Island, covering the southern half of the Jeju Province in South Korea. Settled on a rocky volcanic coastline, it has a population of 180,909 as of 2024.

Type CityPopulation 180,909

Why go

  • City in Jeju, South Korea.
  • Served by Alddreu Airfield (K-40) (Cheju-do No. 2).

History

Seogwipo is a resort city and the second of the two cities on Jeju Island, covering the southern half of the Jeju Province in South Korea. Settled on a rocky volcanic coastline, it has a population of 180,909 as of 2024.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, 흑돼지삼겹살, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 16:00-22:00 · 56 신서귀로, 서귀포시, 63566 · naver.me
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 7 일주서로, 서귀포시, 63560 · mcdonalds.co.kr
Indoor
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-21:00 · 109 화순해안로, 서귀포시, 63530 · blog.naver.com
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 154-17 중문관광로, 서귀포시, 63535 · seafoodtour.com
Indoor
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:30-24:00 · 3-5 신중로13번길, 서귀포시, 63565 · instagram.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · angelinus.com
Indoor
Korean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 255 1100로, 서귀포시, 63551 · instagram.com
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 164 이어도로, 서귀포시, 63543 · xn--vk1b3pf22aylt.kr
Indoor

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Airports

Jeju International Airport (CJU) 29 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) 31 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
Alddreu Airfield (K-40) (Cheju-do No. 2) 15 km to the centre
49, KR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Jeju Jungmun yachting stop
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Daepo Port
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Haye Port
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Wolpyeong Port
Ferry terminal · 5.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Daepyeong Port
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Marado cruise ship
Ferry route
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 Alddreu Airfield (K-40) (Cheju-do No. 2). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry, 1.4 km); routes include Marado cruise ship.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Seogwipo, Jeju Island. 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.