Jeju International Airport is only about 4 km from Jeju City center, which makes it one of the cheapest airport-to-city transfers you will find anywhere.
Taxi fares from CJU
Taxis at Jeju Airport are metered and regulated. The base fare starts at KRW 3,800 (EUR 2.40), and short trips stay remarkably affordable.
| Destination | Taxi fare | Transfer price | |-------------|-----------|----------------| | Jeju City center | KRW 4,000-6,000 (EUR 2.50-4) | KRW 30,000-40,000 (EUR 19-26) | | Jeju Harbor | KRW 5,000-7,000 (EUR 3-4.50) | KRW 30,000-45,000 (EUR 19-29) | | Hallim (west coast) | KRW 25,000-35,000 (EUR 16-22) | KRW 55,000-75,000 (EUR 35-48) | | Jungmun Resort | KRW 30,000-40,000 (EUR 19-26) | KRW 60,000-80,000 (EUR 38-51) | | Seogwipo | KRW 35,000-45,000 (EUR 22-29) | KRW 65,000-90,000 (EUR 42-58) | | Seongsan Ilchulbong | KRW 30,000-40,000 (EUR 19-26) | KRW 60,000-80,000 (EUR 38-51) |
Bus costs
Bus 600 (airport limousine) costs KRW 1,150 (EUR 0.75) per person regardless of distance. It travels along the coast with stops at major hotels and Jungmun Resort. Local city buses to Jeju City also cost KRW 1,150.
Pay with a T-money card (available at airport convenience stores for KRW 4,000) or cash.
When transfers make financial sense
For Jeju City itself, a taxi is so cheap that a private transfer is mainly about comfort and language convenience rather than savings. However, for destinations like Jungmun or Seogwipo (40-60 minutes away), a transfer with fixed pricing protects you from unexpected meter charges, and the driver can handle luggage and communication.
For groups of 3-4 people heading to southern Jeju, splitting a transfer often costs only slightly more per person than the bus, with massively more convenience.
Night surcharge
Taxis apply a 20% surcharge between 00:00 and 04:00. A Jeju City trip at night might cost KRW 5,000-7,500 (EUR 3-5) instead of the daytime fare. Still very reasonable by any standard.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in South Korea. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, and attempting to tip can cause confusion. Simply pay the metered fare.