Korean Air Gimpo-Jeju Review 2026: Booking & Tips
Flying to Jeju Island? Discover our detailed review of Korean Air's Gimpo-Jeju route (KE1205/KE1284), covering booking, flight times, baggage rules, and more for your perfect trip.
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Flying to Jeju Island? Discover our detailed review of Korean Air's Gimpo-Jeju route (KE1205/KE1284), covering booking, flight times, baggage rules, and more for your perfect trip.

Korean Air Gimpo-Jeju (KE1205/KE1284) Flight Review
Booking Guide, Flight Times, Fares, In-flight Service
Photos/Text © Minimanimoo
Hello everyone! This is Minimanimoo.
Today, I'm bringing you a review of my Korean Air flight
from my last trip to Jeju.
I'll meticulously cover everything from how to book and the fares,
to the baggage policy that many of you are curious about.
Contents | |
1 | How to Book Jeju Island Flights |
2 | Gimpo-Jeju Travel Time, Fares |
3 | Korean Air Gimpo-Jeju KE1205 Flight Review : Check-in, Baggage Policy |
4 | Jeju → Gimpo KE1284 Flight Review |
How to Book Jeju Island Flights
While you can book through Korean Air's official website or app,
using a last-minute deals website allows you to compare flights by price,
from last-minute discounted tickets to special offers, helping you make a smart choice.
➡️ Book Special Offer Jeju Island Flights Here ⬅️
Gimpo-Jeju Travel Time & Fares
· Gimpo (GMP) → Jeju (CJU): Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes
· Jeju (CJU) → Gimpo (GMP): Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
Actual Fares Paid
· Gimpo Departure: Friday 18:45 ~$61
· Jeju Departure: Sunday 17:45 Used 5,000 miles
Exact fares may vary based on real-time booking availability,
so be sure to check in advance!
Korean Air Gimpo-Jeju KE1205 Flight Review
: Check-in, Baggage Policy
This takes place on the 2nd floor, Departure Level, at Gimpo Airport.
Check-in closes 30 minutes before the flight's departure,
so it's a good idea to arrive with plenty of time, accounting for security check wait times.
Check-in and Baggage Drop: Closes 30 minutes before flight departure - Please arrive at the airport with ample time, considering check-in and security screening wait times. | |
Carry-on Baggage (Economy Class) | Quantity: 1 carry-on bag + 1 personal item Weight: Total weight within 10kg |
Checked Baggage (Economy Class) | Free baggage allowance: 20kg or less |
When traveling with infants or children, you can bring additional baggage. Infant: 1 foldable stroller + 1 car seat (or bassinet) Child: Same as adult + 1 foldable stroller + 1 car seat (or bassinet) |
Security screening and boarding gates are on the 3rd floor.
When it's crowded, using the 'Bio-information Expedited Clearance System'
is incredibly fast!
I highly recommend that those who haven't registered yet do so in advance.

⬇️ View the Bio-information Expedited Clearance System ⬇️
The KE1205 flight I took this time was on a B787-10 aircraft,
with a 3-3-3 seat configuration.
Since it's a newer aircraft, the interior is incredibly clean!

Personally, I missed my original flight due to a health check-up delay
and had to rebook in a hurry, but thankfully, there was an open seat.
I took seat 30E,
and as I walked by, the new Prestige Class seats
looked absolutely amazing.
Definitely next time...!!

You can pick up in-flight earphones at the entrance and enjoy the latest movies and TV shows on your individual monitor.


With power outlets conveniently located beneath the seats, charging your devices is a breeze,
and this particular model even offered in-flight Wi-Fi (for a fee).


As this was a domestic flight, there weren't any in-flight meals,
but we were treated to friendly beverage service.
You could choose from a selection including water, barley tea, coffee, sodas, and tangerine or tomato juice.

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Jeju → Gimpo KE1284 Flight Experience
On the way back home after an incredible trip,
at Jeju Airport, I once again took advantage of the simplified biometric processing to get through quickly.

The KE1284 flight I took on the way back was an A330-300 model,
with a comfortable 2-4-2 seating arrangement.

While it was certainly an older model compared to my outbound flight,
the seat space was still quite generous, offering plenty of room to relax (I was in seat 32H).


On the return flight, the same delightful beverage service was provided.

While waiting for takeoff,
the sunset visible outside the window was simply breathtaking.

True to its reputation as a national carrier, Korean Air departed right on time, without any delays or late arrivals, which was incredibly reassuring.
The service was friendly, and overall, it was a truly satisfying flight!
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By using Ttangsseori.com, you can compare last-minute discount flights and special fares by price at a glance, allowing for a reasonable choice. You can also book through the official Korean Air website or app.
It takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from Gimpo to Jeju, and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Jeju to Gimpo. The article mentioned that a flight from Gimpo departing on Friday at 18:45 was ~$61, and a flight from Jeju departing on Sunday at 17:45 used 5,000 mileage points.
Check-in and luggage drop-off are done on the 2nd floor (Departures) of Gimpo Airport. The cutoff is 30 minutes before the aircraft's departure, so it's recommended to arrive at the airport with ample time, considering security screening wait times.
As it is a domestic flight, no in-flight meals are provided, but a beverage service is available, offering a choice of water, barley tea, coffee, soft drinks, or tangerine/tomato juice. Flight KE1205 was a B787-10 model, and flight KE1284 was an A330-300 model.

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