Travelling from London to Jeju International Airport (CJU): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Jeju International Airport (CJU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Jeju is nine hours ahead of London. Jeju International Airport is located in Jeju, which follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to CJU. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to CJU with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and CJU include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Jeju International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Jeju International Airport with a stop at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and CJU, it's a good opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to CJU flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Jeju International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Jeju International Airport (CJU)
Consider staying in a hotel near CJU if you're catching a late flight from London to Jeju International Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Jeju International Airport rental car and explore Jeju and beyond with your own wheels. Rainbow rental, TamRa and 패밀리렌트카 are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Jeju International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to central Jeju
Central Jeju is around 3 kilometres from Jeju International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
At the moment, Rs104,733 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jeju International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs193,700. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to CJU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable London to Jeju International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Jeju. July is when most people book flights from London to Jeju International Airport (CJU), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
When booking your London to CJU flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Jeju, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 30ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Jeju International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Jeju
After booking your flight from London to Jeju International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jeju:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Jeonnong-ro Cherry Blossom Road, Cherry blossom tunnel and Hamdeok Beach are essential stops on your Jeju itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Jeju is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north of Jeju, a trip to Gwangju will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like World Cup Stadium, Gwangju K-POP Star Road feat. BTS J-Hope Hope world and Gwangju Biennale.
If you want to check out another great destination in South Korea, head for Jeonju, roughly 257 kilometres north of Jeju. Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju Gaeksa-gil and Royal Portrait Museum are key highlights.