Korea User Manual, Rule 11: Flying to Jeju? Skip the Ferry
If Jeju is on your itinerary, the ferry might feel like the scenic, budget-friendly choice. It's usually neither. Domestic budget airlines beat it on both price and time, most of the time. The Budget Airlines Doing the Route Korea has a genuinely competitive domestic budget airline market, all flying Jeju routes regularly: Jeju Air Air Busan Jin Air T'way Air Air Seoul Eastar Jet These carriers compete hard on price, especially against the flag carriers — and the result is fares that can drop as low as ₩18,000 one-way on non-refundable, no-change fares. Survival Tip: Go to the Right Airport! Do NOT go to Incheon International Airport (ICN) for your flight to Jeju! Almost all domestic flights from Seoul to Jeju depart from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) . If you show up at Incheon, you will miss your flight. Always double-check your airport code. Why Flying Beats the Ferry Here Time: Roughly an hour in...