Quick answer: Jeju International Airport handled 3,031,529 international passengers by 10 October 2026, already above its 2025 full-year total, Korea Airports Corporation says, while domestic visitors fell. Explera DMC Korea plans Jeju programmes for groups flying in direct, without a connection through Seoul.
What are the new Jeju figures?
According to Korea Airports Corporation, reported by Seoul Economic Daily on 16 October 2026, Jeju International Airport handled 3,031,529 international passengers by 10 October, above the 3,029,280 for all of 2025. It is the second record year running.
From January to September, passengers from Taiwan rose 60.1% to 495,000, from Japan 59.6% to 216,000 and from Singapore 65.1% to 126,000, while China, including Hong Kong and Macao, rose 17.3% to 2,053,936. Domestic tourists went the other way: 442,145 from 1 to 14 October, down 14.1%, according to the Jeju Tourism Association.
What does it mean for groups?
- Direct is now a real option. From markets with direct flights, a group can start or end in Jeju without connecting through Seoul.
- An open-jaw saves a day. Fly into Jeju, finish in Seoul or Busan, or the reverse, and skip a domestic leg.
- Guides in the group's language. With more Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese visitors, we confirm language guides early.
- Check the season. International traffic is up while domestic demand dips, so availability varies by week; we check before quoting.
How we plan a Jeju-first programme
- Arrival day. Hotel in Jeju City or Jungmun depending on the flight time and the next day's route.
- East and west. Seongsan and the eastern coast one day, the western coast and Hallasan foothills the next.
- Onward. A short domestic flight to Seoul or Busan for the second half, or home from Jeju.
Planned with the agent
Explera DMC Korea plans Jeju programmes with coaches, guides and hotels confirmed together, for groups flying in direct or connecting.
Send your dates, pax and group profile to b2b@explera.kr or WhatsApp +66 93 656 8090. Explera DMC Korea is IATA TIDS-registered (96215733) and an ASTA member (#900408341); our KTO and KATA registrations are in application.
Where this fits in our Korea programmes
The pages below carry the operational detail behind this briefing.
- Services: Group travel & GIT in Korea · Transportation & coaches in Korea · Tours & activities in Korea
- Destinations: Jeju · Busan · Seoul
Frequently asked questions
How many international passengers has Jeju Airport handled in 2026?
3,031,529 by 10 October 2026, already more than the 3,029,280 for all of 2025, according to Korea Airports Corporation.
Which markets are growing fastest at Jeju?
From January to September 2026, passengers from Singapore rose 65.1%, Taiwan 60.1% and Japan 59.6%; China, including Hong Kong and Macao, remains the largest.
Are domestic visitors to Jeju also rising?
No. Domestic tourists fell 14.1% in the first two weeks of October 2026, according to the Jeju Tourism Association.
Can Explera DMC Korea start a group programme in Jeju?
Yes. We plan Jeju-first programmes for groups flying in direct, with an onward domestic flight to Seoul or Busan if needed.
