$300 round-trip to Jeju? We compare T’way Air and Scoot to find the best flights

If Jeju has been on your travel wishlist, consider this your sign to finally go. You can now fly directly from Singapore to the “Hawaii of Korea” for as low as S$300 round trip — no tedious stopovers in Seoul, no rushing through connections. Just one smooth flight straight to paradise. That means less time in airports and more time sipping coffee by the sea, hiking trails, or indulging in Jeju’s famous black pork BBQ.

Airlines offering affordable direct flights from Singapore to Jeju

If you’ve been to Jeju before, you know the drill: routing through Seoul, hopping between Incheon and Gimpo airports, and catching domestic flights that tack on four to six extra hours — and extra expenses — to your trip.

What many travellers don’t realise yet is that direct flights from Singapore to Jeju now exist. Surprisingly, this route is still under the radar — when we flew recently, the flight wasn’t even full, and I managed to have an entire row to myself.

While plenty of travellers are still booking flights via Seoul, you can skip the hassle and book once to go straight to Jeju.

Both Scoot and T’Way Airlines operate these direct flights, with flight times of about six hours. Scoot has been flying the SIN–CJU route since 2022, and T’Way just launched their in August 2025.

Is T’Way or Scoot Airlines better for a flight from Singapore to Jeju?

Having been to Jeju more than six times (don’t judge me!) and having missed a connecting flight once (that’s a story for another day), I can personally vouch that these direct flights are total lifesavers. I used to fly to Jeju with Scoot, but since T’Way started serving this route, it’s quickly become my favourite.

Here’s why: T’Way offers at least 15kg of free checked baggage, and their fares are generally cheaper than Scoot’s. Scoot only includes a 10kg carry-on, which limits how much you can bring back.

With T’Way, we scored a round-trip ticket for just S$305 per person, including 25kg checked baggage to Jeju and 15kg on the return.

T’Way’s flights usually depart as red-eyes, which I personally don’t mind — it means you can start your trip bright and early. Their schedule is as follows:

• TW166 Singapore ➝ Jeju: 2:15 am – 9:20 am
• TW165 Jeju ➝ Singapore: 7:50 pm – 12:45 am (+1 day)

Scoot’s schedule is a red-eye on the way there — leaving at 12:25 am and landing at 7:20 am — which is fine, but their return flight is less ideal. Scoot returns to Singapore at 8:55 am, landing at 2:15 pm, which can be inconvenient.

Having flown this Scoot leg, I can say it’s a bit of a hassle. You have to wake up super early, find rental car companies that allow returns at 6 am (limited options), and depending on where you stay, potentially drive over an hour to return your car before your flight.

TL;DR: Pick T’Way.

Why this is the travel ‘hack’ you didn’t know about

Before direct flights, travellers from Singapore usually had to connect through Seoul, adding both time and cost to their trips. With this new direct route, Jeju is now so much easier and more accessible — perfect for a short getaway.

Whether you’re planning a romantic couple’s escape, a fun girlfriends’ café-hopping trip, or a wholesome family island holiday, this is the kind of travel hack you’ll want to share in your group chat. Plus, you only need four to five days to explore Jeju — no need to take tons of leave from work!

P.S Before you book your flights, do check up on the unionised workers strike happening from now til Oct 9 at 15 airports across South Korea as it might cause minor to major travel inconveniences to all travellers. And if possible, it’s best to get travel insurance before you head off in case of any emergencies!