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Jeju Air

Republic of Korea · JEJU AIR

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South Korea's leading low-cost carrier connecting Asia.

Founded

2005

Headquarters

Jeju City, Republic of Korea

Jeju Air is South Korea's first and largest low-cost carrier, founded in 2005 and commencing operations in 2006. Headquartered in Jeju City, South Korea, the airline operates a network of domestic and international routes across Asia, connecting passengers to destinations in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The airline is listed on the Korea Exchange and has grown significantly since its founding, becoming a major player in the Korean aviation market. Jeju Air operates primarily out of Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport, serving leisure and business travelers with competitive fares. Jeju Air has faced challenges alongside its growth, including the tragic December 2024 accident at Muan International Airport, which prompted renewed scrutiny of aviation safety standards in South Korea. Despite setbacks, the carrier remains a dominant force in the country's low-cost aviation sector.

Hubs & network

Jeju Air's primary hubs are Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP), with additional operations from Jeju International Airport (CJU).

Fleet

Jeju Air operates an all-Boeing fleet consisting primarily of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets being introduced for fleet renewal.

Notable facts

›Jeju Air was South Korea's first budget carrier, launching commercial flights in 2006.
›The airline is publicly traded on the Korea Exchange (KRX).
›Jeju Air serves over 60 international and domestic destinations across Asia.
›The carrier was involved in a fatal runway accident at Muan International Airport in December 2024.
›Aekyung Group is among the major shareholders of Jeju Air.

Official website Wikipedia

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Primary hubs

Incheon International AirportICN · 10 rts Jeju International AirportCJU · 3 rts Seoul Gimpo International AirportGMP · 3 rts Suvarnabhumi AirportBKK · 2 rts Mactan Cebu International AirportCEB · 2 rts Kansai International AirportKIX · 2 rts

Route network map (33 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

BKK → ICN737

BKK → PUS737

CEB → ICN737

CEB → PUS737

CJJ → CJU737

CJU → CJJ737

CJU → GMP737

CJU → PUS737

FUK → ICN737

GMP → CJU737 738

GMP → KIX737

GMP → NGO737

GUM → ICN737

HKG → ICN737

ICN → BKK737

ICN → CEB737

ICN → FUK737

ICN → GUM737

ICN → HKG737

ICN → KIX737

ICN → MNL737

ICN → NGO737

ICN → NRT737

ICN → TAO737

KIX → GMP737

KIX → ICN737

MNL → ICN737

NGO → GMP737

NGO → ICN737

NRT → ICN737

PUS → BKK737

PUS → CJU737

TAO → ICN737

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Boeing 73733 routes Boeing 737-8001 routes

Encyclopaedia

Jeju Air Co., Ltd. (Korean: 제주항공) is the first and the largest South Korean low-cost airline. Named after Jeju Island, the airline is headquartered in Jeju City with its largest base at Jeju International Airport. It was a founding member of the Value Alliance.

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