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Jeju Travel Logistics

What you need before you fly, on arrival, and on the road. Facts checked against VisitJeju.net and Korea Tourism Organization sources.

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Chapter 01 · 4 sections

Before you go

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When to Visit

Every season has a reason.

Spring (Apr–May) and autumn (Oct–Nov) bring the calmest weather; summer (Jul–Aug) is for beaches and festivals; winter (Dec–Feb) covers Hallasan in snow and empties the trails.

Jan

1–7°

Feb

1–8°

Mar

5–12°

Apr

10–18°

May

14–22°

Jun

18–25°

Jul

22–28°

Aug

24–30°

Sep

20–26°

Oct

14–21°

Nov

8–16°

Dec

3–10°

CalmestShoulderBeach + festivalSnowy Hallasan
Cherry blossomJangma (rainy season)Typhoon seasonPeak heat & humiditySeollal (16–18 Feb 2026)Chuseok (24–27 Sep 2026)

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Direct Flights to Jeju

Two paths to Jeju — direct international, or via Incheon (ICN) / Gimpo (GMP).

Visa rules differ; pick before booking.

Direct to CJU

International → Jeju

  • Jeju 30-day visa-free for most nationalities
  • Skips K-ETA / mainland rules
  • One flight, no transfer hassle
  • Cannot continue to mainland Korea
  • Few direct routes (KUL nonstop only from Muslim-majority countries)
Via Incheon (ICN/GMP)

International → ICN → CJU

  • Many flights from anywhere
  • Mainland Korea accessible (Seoul, Busan etc.)
  • Transit-tourist visa-free since 2023 (3d any country, 30d US/CA/AU/NZ/EU)
  • K-ETA / mainland visa rules apply
  • +2.5h minimum domestic transfer
  • ICN → GMP shuttle for some LCCs
  • AirAsia KUL → CJU is the only direct nonstop from a Muslim-majority country (~6h 40m, seasonal).
  • Domestic carriers ICN/GMP → CJU: Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T'way, Air Busan.
  • Domestic transfer at ICN — allow 2.5h minimum (immigration + AREX or shuttle to GMP for LCCs).
  • Jeju International (CJU) handles all passenger flights — there's no second airport.

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Ferry from Mainland

Already in Korea?

Ferries from the southwest coast are slower but cheaper than flying. Wando (~2h 40m) is the shortest crossing; Mokpo (~4h 30m) is the busiest; Busan runs overnight (~12h).

Wando ⇄ Jeju

2h 40m·₩43,000

Hanil Express

Mokpo ⇄ Jeju

4h 30m·₩32,000

Seaworld Express

Busan ⇄ Jeju

12h·₩54,000

Overnight cabin

  • Smaller routes — Goheung (Nokdong), Jindo, Samcheonpo also sail to Jeju.
  • Bring your passport — ID is checked at boarding.
  • Sea conditions can cancel sailings in winter and during typhoons; build buffer days.

NoteBook ferries 2–3 days ahead in summer; same-day in shoulder seasons. Compare schedules at directferries.com.

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Visa & Entry

Most travellers need nothing in advance.

67 nationalities stay K-ETA-exempt through 31 December 2026; everyone else submits the free e-Arrival Card within 3 days of landing.

67
K-ETA exempt countries
2026-12-31
Exemption through
3 days
e-Arrival window
K-ETA Exempt
IDIndonesiaMYMalaysiaTRTürkiye
K-ETA Required
SASaudi ArabiaAEUAEEGEgyptMAMoroccoPKPakistan
  • Check your nationality on the official K-ETA portal — exempt travellers see a 'K-ETA Exempt' pop-up.
  • Submit the e-Arrival Card at e-arrivalcard.go.kr — paper cards have been discontinued.
  • K-ETA holders, registered foreign residents, and airline crew are exempt from the e-Arrival Card.
  • Keep your passport, accommodation address, and flight number ready before filling the form.

Chapter 02 · 3 sections

On arrival

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Jeju International Airport (CJU)

Everything you need lands where you do.

Currency exchange, taxis, express buses, and SIM/eSIM pickup are all on the arrivals floor — most travellers reach Jeju City within 20 minutes.

₩3,300
Taxi base fare
₩2,000–3,000
Express bus
<20 min
To Jeju City
  • Taxi queue at Gate 3 — regular sedan or jumbo (₩4,500 base, up to 8 pax).
  • Currency exchange counters near Gate 3 of Arrivals — better rates than hotels.
  • Airport limousine buses 600 / 800 / 800-1 to Seogwipo (~50–80 min, luggage compartments).
  • KT prepaid SIM booth (≈06:00–23:00) and SKT roaming booth (07:00–19:00) on the arrivals floor.
  • Free public Wi-Fi inside the terminal — useful if activating an eSIM on arrival.

NoteA taxi to anywhere in Jeju City typically costs under ₩10,000.

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Getting Around Jeju

Jeju's overhauled bus network covers the whole island; rental cars are popular for circling the coast.

There is no Uber/Lyft — taxis are hailed by app or street.

Express

100s

Airport ↔ key stops

City

200/300/500

Jeju & Seogwipo

Village

400/600/700

Rural branches

Tourist

810/820

Sightseeing loops

  • Adult bus fare with T-money — ₩1,200 city / up to ₩3,000 express. Paying cash on board always charges the maximum fare.
  • Up to 2 free transfers within 40 minutes when you tap T-money on exit.
  • Buses run roughly 06:00–22:00; rural routes can be hourly.
  • Rental cars require an International Driving Permit (IDP) — you can't swap a foreign licence for a Korean one at the airport.
  • Global Taxi (English / Chinese / Japanese drivers) — book at jeju.go.kr/globaltaxi.
  • Hail taxis with the Kakao T app.

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Connectivity (SIM, eSIM, Wi-Fi)

All three Korean carriers (KT, SKT, LG U+) sell tourist SIMs at Jeju Airport and at convenience stores around the island.

eSIM is the fastest option if your phone supports it.

Prepaid SIM

Physical card

  • Cheapest for 7+ days
  • Works in any unlocked phone
  • Top up at any 24/7 convenience store
  • Requires passport at activation
  • Pickup at airport booth (limited hours)
eSIM

Install before flight

  • Instant — no booth, no swap
  • Multi-country plans available
  • Keep your home number active
  • Phone must support eSIM
  • Slightly pricier than physical SIM
Pocket Wi-Fi

Rented router

  • Share with up to 5 devices
  • Good for families/groups
  • No phone setup hassle
  • Extra device to carry + charge
  • Most expensive per person
  • eSIM: scan the QR before you fly, or activate on the airport's free Wi-Fi.
  • Top up prepaid SIMs at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven, or Emart24 across Jeju City.
  • Free Wi-Fi is widespread — cafés, buses, and major attractions.

NoteIf you plan to switch between Korea and other countries, an eSIM with multi-country data avoids juggling cards.

Chapter 03 · 4 sections

On the ground

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Money & Payment

Korean Won (₩) is the only accepted currency.

Cards work almost everywhere; traditional markets and small vendors are cash-only.

₩1,475 ≈ $1
Live · 2026-04-20
₩3,000–6,000
T-money card
0%
Tipping
Anyone — works for foreigners

  • Visa / Mastercard

    Hotels, restaurants, conv. stores, taxis

  • Cash (₩)

    Markets, street food, small vendors

  • T-money

    Bus / taxi / subway / vending

Korean phone needed

  • Naver Pay

    Naver-ecosystem mobile wallet

  • Kakao Pay

    Kakao-ecosystem mobile wallet

  • The T-money card itself is non-refundable, but the loaded balance is. Recommended first top-up: ₩10,000 for light use, ₩30,000 for daily transit.
  • Buy / top up T-money at any 24/7 convenience store.
  • ATMs — look for the 'Global ATM' label for foreign-card support.

NoteExchange counters at Jeju Airport beat hotel rates. Avoid changing large sums in tourist neighbourhoods. Tipping is not customary anywhere in Korea — restaurants, taxis, hotels.

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Tax-Free Shopping (10% VAT Refund)

Foreign tourists staying under 6 months can claim back the 10% VAT on most goods.

Two paths: instant at the till, or document-based at the airport.

10%
VAT refundable
₩15,000
Min spend / receipt
₩1,000,000
Instant refund cap
<6 mo
Eligible stay
Instant refund

At checkout

How:
Show passport, say 'Tax Free'
When:
Right at the till
Best for:
Most shoppers · receipts ≤ ₩1M
Airport refund

Refund kiosk before flight check-in

How:
Take goods + receipts + passport to the refund kiosk
When:
Before checking in your luggage
Best for:
Big-ticket items over ₩1M, mixed-store totals
  • Look for 'Tax Free' / 'Tax Refund' window stickers — Global Blue and Global Tax Free are the main operators.
  • Goods must leave Korea within 3 months of purchase, sealed if possible.
  • Total instant refunds per trip cap at ₩5,000,000 across all stores.

NoteAt checkout just say 'Tax Free, please' and hand over your passport — staff handle everything.

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Useful Apps

Korean platforms dominate maps, taxis, and translation.

Install these before flying — most need an SMS code, so set them up while you still have service at home.

Naver Map

네이버지도

App StorePlay

Maps + live transit — what Koreans actually use.

KakaoMap

카카오맵

App StorePlay

Alternative maps app, strong on indoor + small streets.

Papago

파파고

App StorePlay

Korean ↔ EN/AR/ID/MS/TR translation. Image + voice modes.

Kakao T

카카오 T

App StorePlay

Hail taxis nationwide — some drivers speak English.

Salamjeju · You're here

Web app — no install needed

The nearest musalla, halal food, prayer times, and verified local picks. Bookmark this page or pin it to your phone's home screen for one-tap access on the road.

iOS Safari

Share button → Add to Home Screen

Android Chrome

⋮ menu → Add to Home screen

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Korea Basics

A handful of small things catch first-timers off guard.

Electric plugs, tipping customs, smoking zones, and tap-water norms all differ subtly from home.

220V / 60Hz

Plug types C and F (round 2-pin). UK/US travellers need an adapter.

Tap water OK

Officially safe; locals still prefer bottled or filter dispensers.

0% tipping

Not customary anywhere. Don't insist — it can confuse staff.

Smoking ban

All bars, restaurants, cafés since 2015. Many outdoor zones too.

Free restrooms

Clean and free at every metro station, park, and commercial area.

Drive right

50 km/h city · 100 km/h highway. Black-box dashcams are standard.

NoteBring a small power bank — between maps, translation, and photos, your phone will drain faster than usual.

Chapter 04 · 1 section

Emergency

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Emergency & Help

Korea's emergency numbers are short and free from any phone.

The 1330 tourist hotline is the single most useful number for non-Korean speakers — translators are on the line 24/7.

1330
KTO 24/7 · 8 langs
112
Police
119
Fire / ambulance
  • 120 — General civic hotline (tourism complaints, info).
  • Jeju Tourism Organization — 064-740-6000 (09:00–18:00, EN/CN/JP).
  • 1330 supports English · Chinese · Japanese · Russian · Vietnamese · Thai · Malay · Indonesian.

Sources

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