What is the cheapest way from Jeju Airport to Jeju City?

An ordinary Jeju city bus (e.g. 315, 331, 332, 465 or 466) toward Yongdam/City Hall, tapped with a T-money or transit card for a flat ₩1,150, about 20–25 minutes to Jeju Bus Terminal.

Where do the city buses leave from at Jeju Airport?

From the curb marked ③ for 'general/late-night buses' (일반/심야버스) just outside the arrivals hall, a short walk from baggage claim.

Do I need cash for the bus?

No — Jeju city buses are cashless. Tap a T-money or any nationwide-compatible transit card, or a contactless Visa/Mastercard/UnionPay card, at the farebox when boarding.

Is there a train or metro from Jeju Airport?

No, Jeju Island has no train or metro system. The city bus is the cheapest public option; the 600 limousine bus runs the opposite direction toward Seogwipo/Jungmun and costs more for a comparable short hop.

How much is a taxi from Jeju International Airport to the city?

A metered taxi for the same roughly 3 km ride costs about ₩5,800–9,000 (20% more overnight), several times the ₩1,150 bus fare to save only about 10–15 minutes.

What is the best way from CJU to downtown Jeju City?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: an ordinary Jeju city bus (315, 331, 332, 465 or 466) toward Yongdam/City Hall, a flat ₩1,150 with a transit card and about 20–25 minutes to Jeju Bus Terminal.

How to get from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to downtown Jeju City — the cheapest way

The cheapest way from Jeju International Airport (CJU) into central Jeju City is an ordinary Jeju city bus (routes such as 315, 331, 332, 465 or 466) toward Yongdam/City Hall: tap a T-money or other transit card for a flat ₩1,150 and it's roughly 20–25 minutes to Jeju Bus Terminal in the city centre. Board at the marked local-bus curb (stop ③) just outside arrivals — Jeju has no metro or train, and city buses are cashless, so have a loaded card ready. Skip the taxi rank: a metered taxi for the same short ride runs about ₩5,800–9,000, many times the bus fare.

How to find it

AIRPORTJeju International Airport
01From arrivals, walk out to the curb and look for the marker numbered '③' for local buses (일반/심야버스) toward Yongdam/City Hall — it's a short walk from baggage claim, on the same level as the taxi stand.
02Board any bus signed for 시내 (downtown) or 시청 (City Hall) — routes commonly serving this curb include 315, 331, 332, 465 and 466 — and tap a T-money or other nationwide transit card (or a contactless bank card) at the farebox as you board.
03Ride about 20–25 minutes, depending on traffic and stops, into central Jeju City. Get off at Jeju (City) Bus Terminal or an earlier downtown stop close to your accommodation.
CITY CENTREJeju City

Ticket

Jeju city bus single fare (일반/지선/간선버스)

Where to buy: No separate ticket to buy — pay as you board. Load a T-money (or other nationwide-compatible) transit card beforehand at a CU, GS25 or 7-Eleven convenience store in the arrivals hall, or tap a contactless Visa/Mastercard/UnionPay bank card or phone directly.

How to pay: Tap your card on the farebox reader as you board — Jeju city buses are cashless, so cash is not accepted. No validation stamp is needed beyond the tap.

Local's trick: These buses charge one flat fare no matter how far you ride, and the same card gives you up to two free transfers within 40 minutes if you need to hop to another Jeju bus. If you don't see marker ③, ask airport staff for the '용담·시청 방향' (Yongdam/City Hall-bound) bus.

Trap to avoid: Don't queue at the taxi rank out of habit — a metered taxi for the same roughly 3 km hop costs about ₩5,800–9,000 (20% more between midnight and 4am), several times the bus fare to save only about 10–15 minutes.

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Jeju Airport to Jeju City?: An ordinary Jeju city bus (e.g. 315, 331, 332, 465 or 466) toward Yongdam/City Hall, tapped with a T-money or transit card for a flat ₩1,150, about 20–25 minutes to Jeju Bus Terminal.
Where do the city buses leave from at Jeju Airport?: From the curb marked ③ for 'general/late-night buses' (일반/심야버스) just outside the arrivals hall, a short walk from baggage claim.
Do I need cash for the bus?: No — Jeju city buses are cashless. Tap a T-money or any nationwide-compatible transit card, or a contactless Visa/Mastercard/UnionPay card, at the farebox when boarding.
Is there a train or metro from Jeju Airport?: No, Jeju Island has no train or metro system. The city bus is the cheapest public option; the 600 limousine bus runs the opposite direction toward Seogwipo/Jungmun and costs more for a comparable short hop.
How much is a taxi from Jeju International Airport to the city?: A metered taxi for the same roughly 3 km ride costs about ₩5,800–9,000 (20% more overnight), several times the ₩1,150 bus fare to save only about 10–15 minutes.
What is the best way from CJU to downtown Jeju City?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: an ordinary Jeju city bus (315, 331, 332, 465 or 466) toward Yongdam/City Hall, a flat ₩1,150 with a transit card and about 20–25 minutes to Jeju Bus Terminal.

Last verified: Jul 2, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.