Jeju Island is one of South Korea's top family destinations, and CJU Airport handles millions of families each year. The good news: the airport is modern, the distance to town is short, and Jeju itself is extremely safe and child-friendly.
Airport facilities for families
CJU has nursing rooms on both floors of each terminal, equipped with feeding chairs, changing tables, and hot water dispensers. Baby care facilities are clearly signed in Korean and English. Free trolleys are available at baggage claim, and the terminal is fully accessible with elevators and ramps throughout.
Getting to your hotel with children
The key question is where your hotel is located.
Jeju City (10-15 minutes): A taxi is perfectly fine. The ride is short and cheap at KRW 4,000-6,000 (EUR 2.50-4). However, taxis do not have child car seats. For very young children, you will need to hold them or bring your own seat.
Jungmun Resort or Seogwipo (40-60 minutes): This is where a private transfer becomes valuable. A 50-minute drive with tired children in a taxi without car seats is less than ideal. A transfer at KRW 60,000-90,000 (EUR 38-58) gets you a spacious vehicle with a child seat pre-installed.
| Option | Child seat | Luggage space | Comfort for kids | |--------|-----------|---------------|------------------| | Regular taxi | No | 2 large bags | Acceptable for short rides | | Jumbo taxi | No | 3-4 large bags | Better space | | Private transfer | Yes, on request | Flexible | Best option | | Bus 600 | No | Limited | Challenging with toddlers |
Child car seat rules in South Korea
Korean law requires child restraints for children under 6 years old. However, taxis are largely exempt from enforcement. This creates a gap — legally required, practically unavailable in taxis. If child safety is a priority (and for longer drives it should be), a pre-booked transfer with a requested car seat is the solution.
Strollers and luggage
Strollers can be gate-checked on Korean domestic flights and are returned at the aircraft door. For international arrivals, strollers come out at the baggage belt. From there to the taxi rank is a short, flat walk.
Jumbo taxis (larger black vehicles) are available at the rank and handle strollers plus multiple suitcases comfortably. Regular taxis are fine for a stroller and one or two bags.
Bus 600 with kids
Bus 600 is theoretically possible with children, but practically difficult. Luggage goes in the compartment below, which means folding the stroller. The bus makes many stops, and keeping children seated for a 50-minute ride without car seats requires patience. If your child is older and can manage independently, it works. For toddlers, stick with a taxi or transfer.
Practical tips
- Convenience stores in the airport sell baby supplies (diapers, wipes, formula, snacks)
- Korean restaurants on Jeju are generally welcoming to children
- The airport has a small children's play area near the domestic gates
- T-money cards work on all buses and can be loaded at convenience stores