Domestic Flights, Paths in the Sky Connecting Cities
Domestic flights connect major cities in metropolitan hubs with regional destinations nationwide. In Korea, there are ten airlines that operate domestic routes: Korean Air and Asiana Airlines (to be merged with Korean Air), the two major carriers of Korea, and the LCCs. The Gimpo-Jeju section is so popular that it has been selected as the busiest route in the entire world. Travel from the Seoul metropolitan area to every corner of the country fast and comfortably on an airplane.
Incheon
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Gimpo
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Yangyang
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Cheongju
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Muan
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Daegu
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Gimhae Airport
Jeju
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Wonju
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Gunsan
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Gwangju
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Yeosu
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Sacheon (Jinju)
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Pohang Gyeongju
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Ulsan
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International Airport
Domestic Airport
Domestic airports in Korea
For more detailed information on airports, please refer to the website of each airport.
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Gimpo International Airport - www.airport.co.kr/gimpo (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
This airport is located in Seoul and operates routes to Jeju, Gimhae, Ulsan, and Yeosu. From Gimpo Airport to downtown Seoul, travelers can take the Airport Express Train (AREX), Seoul subway, airport limousine bus, city bus or taxi.
- Destinations: Jeju, Gimhae, Ulsan, Yeosu, Sacheon, Pohang/Gyeongju, Gwangju
- Airlines: Korean Air, SUM Air, Asiana Airlines, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air, Parata Air
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Gimhae International Airport - www.airport.co.kr/gimhae (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Located in Busan, Gimhae International Airport serves as a gateway into the city. It operates routes to Gimpo and Jeju, and you can get to downtown Busan by city bus or light rail (subway).
- Destinations: Gimpo, Jeju
- Airlines: Korean Air, Air Busan, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air
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Jeju International Airport - www.airport.co.kr/jeju (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
This airport serves as the gateway onto Jeju Island and connects flights to all operating airports. Because it is located within the city of Jeju, you can take a bus that goes to different regions in the island. There is also a well-established rental car system for travelers.
- Destinations: Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae, Cheongju, Daegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gunsan, Yangyang, Pohang/Gyeongju, Sacheon
- Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Aero K, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air, Parata Air
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Wonju Airport - www.airport.co.kr/wonju (Korean, English)
Located in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon State, this airport operates routes to Jeju. Cities close to the airport include Hoengseong, Wonju, and Pyeongchang. It takes approximately 12 minutes by a direct city bus to Hoengseong Station, a KTX train stop.
- Destination: Jeju
- Airline: Jin Air
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Yangyang International Airport - www.airport.co.kr/yangyang (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
This airport is located in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon State and operates routes to Jeju. Nearby are popular tourist attractions like Naksansa Temple and Haojodae Scenic Point, which takes only 13 minutes on a taxi. You can also travel to other cities through the Yangyang Intercity Bus Terminal, which can be reached in 20 minutes from the airport on the city bus.
- Destination: Jeju
- Airlines: T’way Air, Parata Air
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Cheongju International Airport - www.airport.co.kr/cheongju (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Located in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongju International Airport operates routes to Jeju. Cities close to the airport include Cheongju, Sejong, and Daejeon. The airport is located in a convenient location for traveling around Chungcheong and the central regions.
- Destination: Jeju
- Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Aero K, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air
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Gunsan Airport - www.airport.co.kr/gunsan (Korean, English)
This airport is located in the city of Gunsan, Jeonbuk State. It operates routes to Jeju and among the closest cities to the airport is Gunsan, Iksan, and Jeonju. It takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes on the city bus to downtown Gunsan and the city’s express bus terminal.
- Destination: Jeju
- Airline: Jin Air
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Daegu International Airport - www.airport.co.kr/daegu (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
The airport in the city of Daegu operates routes to Jeju. Since it is located close to downtown Daegu, it is convenient to get to the city center. It takes approximately 15 minutes by city bus to Dongdaegu Station, a KTX train stop.
- Destination: Jeju
- Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air
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Pohang Gyeongju Airport - www.airport.co.kr/pohang (Korean, English)
This airport is located in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Thanks to its great access to Pohang and Gyeongju as well as the East Coast of Gyeongsangbuk-do (within one hour), it is very popular among travelers. It takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes on the city bus to downtown Pohang, and approximately 35 minutes to downtown Gyeonju near the Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex.
- Destinations: Gimpo, Jeju
- Airline: Jin Air
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Ulsan Airport - www.airport.co.kr/ulsan (Korean, English)
Ulsan Airport is located in the city of Ulsan and operates routes to Gimpo and Jeju. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes to downtown Ulsan by city bus and around 50 minutes to Ulsan Station, a KTX train stop.
- Destinations: Gimpo, Jeju
- Airlines: Korean Air, Air Busan
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Muan International Airport - www.airport.co.kr/muan (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* Muan International Airport is closed until 23:59 of September 24, 2026.
This airport located in Muan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City operates routes to Jeju. It takes around 20 minutes by city bus to Muan Bus Terminal, the closest terminal from the airport. You can get on a bus at Muan Bus Terminal to get to Mokpo or Gwangju Central Bus Terminal (U-Square) .
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Gwangju Airport - www.airport.co.kr/gwangju (Korean, English)
This airport in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City operates routes to Gimpo and Jeju. It takes around 20 to 40 minutes by city bus or subway from the airport to downtown. It also takes around 5 to 10 minutes by subway or city bus to Gwangju-Songjeong Station, a KTX train stop.
- Destinations: Gimpo, Jeju
- Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T’way Air
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Yeosu Airport - www.airport.co.kr/yeosu (Korean, English)
This airport is located in Yeosu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. It operates routes to Gimpo and Jeju, and cities close to the airport include Yeosu, Suncheon, and Gwangyang. It takes around 20 minutes by city bus from the airport to Yeocheon Station, a KTX train stop, and around one hour to the area near Yeosu Expo Station.
- Destinations: Gimpo, Jeju
- Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air
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Sacheon Airport - www.airport.co.kr/sacheon (Korean, English)
This airport is located in the city of Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do. It operates routes to Gimpo and Jeju, and cities close to the airport include Sacheon, Jinju and Namhae-gun. From Sacheon Airport, it takes around 13 minutes to Sacheon Intercity Bus Terminal by city bus and around 30 minutes to Jinju Express Bus Terminal by intercity bus.
- Destinations: Gimpo, Jeju
- Airlines: Korean Air, SUM Air, Jin Air
✔ Tip. KAC Korea Airports Corporation website
The website provides useful travel information like discount offers and tips for each airport. It also has regional attraction information so check the site out thoroughly before your trip!
* This page was last updated on June 19, 2026, and therefore the information may differ from what is presented here.
* 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)
