Travelling from Cheongju Airport (CJJ) to Jeju Airport (CJU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport.
Cheongju and Jeju are in the UTC+9 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CJJ to CJU start from 06:50 — the first with Asiana Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:35 with EASTAR JET. In total, there are 127 weekly Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CJJ to CJU flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport to choose from. When organising your Jeju trip, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of South Korea:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Jin Air.
Asiana Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CJJ to CJU flights. A reliable 86.34% of its departures on this route land on time.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport. Many travellers pass through Kansai International (Osaka) Airport when flying between CJJ and CJU.
Handy information about Cheongju Airport (CJJ)
71% of flights taking off from Cheongju Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Cheongju to Cheongju Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CJJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Jeju Airport (CJU)
Consider staying in a hotel near CJU if you're taking a late Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Jeju Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jeju Airport (CJU) to central Jeju
Jeju Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Jeju. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jeju Airport (CJU)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Jeju in March.
Book your flight from Cheongju Airport to Jeju Airport for August if you want to go to Jeju during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CJJ to CJU in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Jeju has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Korea waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres north of Jeju, a trip to Seoul will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in South Korea, consider Busan, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Jeju. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge are the start of reasons to visit.