About this flight
This is a flight report of Asiana Airlines' domestic economy class service from Seoul Gimpo to Jeju Island.
The flight time is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
The Seoul Gimpo to Jeju route is one of the busiest in the world in terms of the number of flights.Jeju Island, South Korea’s largest resort and tourist destination, attracts visitors from all over the country. In recent years, the number of tourists from abroad—particularly from China and Taiwan—has been increasing.
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Gimpo Airport
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Security Checkpoint
This is the domestic security checkpoint at Gimpo Airport.
Lounge Entrance
This is the entrance to Asiana Airlines’ domestic lounge.
Lounge (1)
The domestic lounge doesn’t serve meals but offers snacks, tea, and juice. No alcoholic beverages are available.
Lounge (2)
- • (Center) Crackers
- • (Right side) Small bread rolls
- • (Right side) Hot water, coffee, tea, green tea
Elevator to International Departures
This glass elevator goes to Asiana Airlines’ international lounge. It takes you from the 2nd floor to the 3rd-floor international departures lobby.
Apron
This is a parked aircraft, not the one I boarded.
Passengers Waiting to Board
This is the line of passengers waiting to board the flight to Jeju. The Gimpo–Jeju route is one of the busiest in the world. As of October 2023, more than 100 flights per day are operated by various airlines.
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest resort and tourist destination. Since Korea doesn’t have many major tourist spots, many travelers head to Jeju.
Boarding
This is the moment of boarding the aircraft.
In-flight
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Aircraft
The aircraft for today's flight is a Boeing 767.
Cabin View
This is the economy class cabin. It has a twin-aisle layout with a 2-3-2 seat configuration.
There are families on board, including those traveling with babies.
Beverage Service
There was a drink service, and I chose tomato juice.
Arrival in Jeju
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Arrival Lobby
We arrived at Jeju Airport. This is the arrival lobby. Although it originally opened in 1968, the terminal has been renovated and well maintained.
Since Korea is a major producer of electronics such as LCD panels, the airport is now equipped with LCD displays that didn’t exist in the past.
Tourist Information
Various brochures for sightseeing in Jeju Island are available here.
International Arrivals
This is the international arrivals schedule. As you can see, there are flights arriving from Taipei (Taiwan), and Shanghai and Ningbo (China). Jeju International Airport also serves other cities like Beijing, Dalian, Shenyang, and Hangzhou in China, as well as destinations in Taiwan and Singapore.
Bus Stop
This is the bus stop for buses going into the city from the airport. Since Jeju Island does not have any railways, buses are the only form of public transportation. The fares are set at a low price.
