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CJU Jeju International Airport
Jeju International Airport (IATA: CJU, ICAO:RKPC) is located in the the city of Jeju, Korea. It is the primary international airport serving Jeju and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+821661-2626

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IATA Code

CJU

ICAO Code

RKPC

Name

Jeju International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Korea (KR)

City

Jeju

Latitude

33.5112991

Longitude

126.4929962

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

Phone Number

+821661-2626

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Airport Overview

Jeju International Airport（CJU / RKPC）

Jeju International Airport is the principal international gateway for Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, located in Jeju City at approximately 33.5113°N, 126.4930°E and operating on UTC+09:00. Opened in 1968, it combines a very high-volume passenger role with regional international connectivity. For air freight, the airport is best assessed as a passenger-oriented island gateway: shipment acceptance, belly-hold capacity, transfer options and landside collection arrangements may vary by airline, season and operating restrictions. Our service team coordinates the airport booking, export documentation and onward delivery plan before cargo is tendered.

Official name	Jeju International Airport
Airport codes	CJU / RKPC
Location	Jeju City, Jeju Island, Korea
Coordinates	33.5112991, 126.4929962
Local time	UTC+09:00
Airport telephone	+82 1661-2626

Key Highlights

Island gateway

Jeju is geographically separated from mainland Korea, so flight capacity and surface-sea alternatives should be evaluated together for time-sensitive cargo.

Passenger-led capacity

Freight is commonly influenced by passenger flight schedules, aircraft type, seasonal demand and airline acceptance restrictions rather than by a dedicated freighter network.

Regional connectivity

The airport serves domestic mainland markets and selected international markets in East and Southeast Asia; exact routings require live carrier confirmation.

Weather and congestion exposure

Wind, visibility, seasonal demand and airport congestion can affect uplift, transfer timing and delivery appointments.

Pre-clearance discipline

Accurate commodity descriptions, consignee details, customs data and packaging information are essential before cargo is delivered to the handling facility.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility access and acceptance conditions must be confirmed for the selected airline and handling agent.

Export and import handling: Cargo is normally processed through airline or appointed ground-handling channels. Our service team checks the designated acceptance point, delivery window and required booking references before tender.
General cargo: Standard cartons, pallets and loose cargo may be accepted subject to airline dimensions, weight, screening and build-up requirements. Oversized or irregular pieces need advance approval.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Chilled food, seafood, pharmaceuticals and other time-sensitive cargo require a confirmed cool-chain process, packaging validation and handover plan. Do not assume a specific cold-room allocation without written confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and available trained handling capability. Prior approval is required.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export declarations, commercial documents and inspection arrangements should be completed through the relevant Korean customs process. Bonded movement or storage is subject to the appointed facility’s authorization and operating rules.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuable cargo, human remains, lithium batteries and wet cargo require separate carrier review; acceptance, storage and delivery conditions vary by shipment type.

Routes & Transit Times

Mainland Korea: Domestic air connections can support movement between Jeju and mainland gateways, while international consignments may be routed through an approved Korean hub or booked directly where airline schedules and capacity permit.
International East Asia: The supplied airport profile identifies connectivity with destinations in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia. Actual cargo acceptance, operating days and available belly capacity must be reconfirmed at quotation stage.
Transit planning: Total transit time depends on booking confirmation, export acceptance, security screening, transfer cut-offs, customs status, aircraft type, connection availability and weather-related disruption. We provide an indicative plan rather than an unconditional delivery promise.
Alternative routing: For urgent or capacity-constrained freight, our service team compares direct uplift, mainland-airport transfer and air-sea solutions according to cargo value, perishability, customs requirements and final delivery location.

Carrier schedules, cut-off times and routings change frequently. Obtain written confirmation of the operating carrier, transfer point, freight acceptance deadline and planned delivery date before dispatching cargo to the airport.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

The immediate hinterland is Jeju Island, including Jeju City and the island’s tourism, retail, agricultural and seafood supply chains.

Perishables

Fresh seafood, chilled foods, agricultural products and other perishables require validated packaging, temperature instructions, fast handover and a confirmed consignee receiving schedule.

Tourism and retail supply

Hotel supplies, retail replenishment, promotional materials, garments and consumer goods may require dependable uplift around seasonal travel peaks.

Industrial and commercial cargo

Electronics, machinery parts, maintenance items and urgent replacement components can move by air when stock-out risk outweighs transport cost.

Inbound distribution

For cargo destined beyond Jeju, the delivery plan should include the local consignee’s receiving hours, island trucking capacity and any onward domestic transfer requirement.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-offs are not uniform and may be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, valuables, large pieces or export shipments requiring inspection. Our team confirms the applicable deadline after booking acceptance.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, accurate HS classification and export information. The cargo description must identify the actual goods rather than using vague terms such as “parts” or “samples.”
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice and other regulated articles require classification and carrier approval under applicable air transport rules. Incorrect declarations can lead to refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Customs and inspection: Cargo may be held for document review, physical examination, security screening or data correction. Do not arrange a tight delivery appointment until customs status and release instructions are confirmed.
Collection and delivery: The consignee or trucker should carry the correct release references and verify facility access requirements. Storage, demurrage and failed-delivery exposure depend on the handling agent’s rules and the actual collection timing.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready time, origin, destination and preferred delivery date before requesting space. Include photographs for irregular or fragile cargo.
Reserve capacity early during holiday, tourism and produce seasons. Ask us to confirm the actual operating carrier, aircraft suitability, acceptance window, transfer point and rebooking procedure.
Use export-grade packaging suitable for repeated handling and screening. For chilled goods, agree the temperature range, coolant method, monitoring requirement and maximum exposure time before packing.
Keep a fallback plan ready: an alternative mainland gateway, later uplift, air-sea routing or split shipment may be appropriate when direct capacity is restricted or weather disrupts operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Jeju International Airport handle international export cargo?

International export handling may be available through selected airlines and appointed agents, but acceptance is commodity-, route- and schedule-dependent. Our service team verifies the live booking option and export handover point before cargo is moved.

Can fresh seafood or other perishables be shipped from Jeju?

Potentially, subject to airline acceptance, packaging, customs and inspection requirements. We first confirm the product condition, temperature range, preparation time, consignee receiving hours and the available cool-chain process.

How early should cargo be delivered before departure?

There is no single airport-wide deadline. The applicable cut-off depends on the carrier, flight, cargo type, screening, customs status and handling agent. Use the written cut-off supplied for the confirmed booking, not a generic airport estimate.

What happens if direct capacity from Jeju is unavailable?

We can compare a later uplift, a connection through an approved mainland gateway, an air-sea combination or another suitable routing. The decision depends on urgency, customs treatment, cargo sensitivity and final destination.

Are lithium batteries or dangerous goods accepted?

Only when the commodity is correctly classified, packed, marked, documented and accepted by the selected carrier. Send the safety data, battery specifications and packing details to our team before booking; never tender undeclared regulated cargo.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary airport record: IATA code, ICAO code, airport name, city, coordinates, address, time zone, opening year and contact details are based on the airport data supplied for this page. Operational availability and carrier-specific conditions require live confirmation.

Official airport and operator reference: airport.co.kr

Korean customs and clearance reference: customs.go.kr

International airline and cargo standards reference: iata.org

Airport and aerodrome coding reference: icao.int

This module distinguishes fixed identification data from changeable operational information. Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-offs, handling arrangements, customs decisions, storage conditions and transit times must be reconfirmed for each shipment.