(Photo: China Southern Airlines)

China Southern Airlines plans to resume direct flights between Guangzhou and Jeju, a volcanic island and popular tourist destination off the southern coast of the Republic of Korea, on December 19, 2026, after nearly a decade-long suspension.

The service will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Flight CZ8127 will depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 9:35 am and arrive in Jeju at 1:35 pm. The return flight, CZ8128, will leave Jeju at 2:35 pm and arrive in Guangzhou at 5:05 pm (all times are local).