Travelling from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Jeju Airport (CJU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Seoul and Jeju are both in the UTC+9 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
There are 736 Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport flights each week.
Your GMP to CJU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are plenty of direct flights from Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport to pick from. When planning your Jeju journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of South Korea:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Jeju Air.
Air Busan is the most punctual carrier operating GMP to CJU flights. A dependable 83.92% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GMP and CJU:
Gimhae International Airport
Gwangju Airport
Yeosu Airport
Handy information about Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
80% of flights leaving Gimpo International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of GMP.
To get to Gimpo International Airport from central Seoul, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near GMP:
Arriving at Jeju Airport (CJU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CJU if you have a late Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jeju Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rainbow rental, TamRa or 패밀리렌트카 and explore beyond Jeju's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jeju Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Jeju Airport (CJU)
The quietest month for a flight from Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Jeju based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Gimpo International Airport to Jeju Airport for August if you want to explore Jeju during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GMP to CJU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Jeju, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Travel around 451 kilometres north to Seoul to check off its top attractions. From Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of South Korea, head for Busan, about 306 kilometres north-east of Jeju. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge are key reasons to visit.