Jeju International Airport, International airport in Jeju, South Korea.
Jeju International Airport sits on the northern coast of the island and features two passenger terminals connected by walkways and shuttle buses. The runways extend parallel to the coastline and enable connections within Asia as well as domestic flights to the mainland.
The facility opened in 1968 to handle growing travel to the island and replaced a smaller military airfield from the 1940s. Expansions during the 1990s and 2000s added a second terminal and longer runways to accommodate larger aircraft.
The facility serves as a meeting point for locals and visitors traveling to South Korea's main island with its volcanic terrain and coastal villages. Waiting areas display local artwork and information about island culture, while restaurants offer regional dishes featuring seafood and citrus fruits.
Travelers find check-in options in both terminals, with the second terminal used mainly for domestic flights. Buses and taxis outside the arrival halls connect the airport to hotels and attractions across the island, making downtown reachable in about 10 minutes.
The flight connection to Gimpo in Seoul ranks among the most traveled routes worldwide and carries thousands of passengers daily between island and mainland. Weather-related delays occur frequently in winter when strong winds hit the coastal region and disrupt flight schedules.
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