Eastar Jet said Thursday it will launch an Incheon-Hong Kong route on March 31, expanding its Greater China network.
The route will operate daily. Flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 8:10 p.m. and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport at 10:45 p.m. local time. Return flights will leave at 12:05 a.m. the next day and arrive at Incheon at 5:10 a.m.
Eastar Jet said the schedule allows passengers to reach Hong Kong before the subway stops running and to use public transportation after returning to South Korea.
To mark the launch, the airline will run a promotional fare sale starting at 10 a.m. on Feb. 23 through its website and mobile app.
The lowest one-way total fare, including airport fees and fuel surcharges, is 76,600 won. The travel period runs from March 31 to Oct. 24.
"The Hong Kong route is a key route with steady demand for leisure and business travel, as well as connecting passengers," an Eastar Jet official said. "With a schedule that allows customers to depart after work, it will be an attractive option for office workers planning efficient trips."
The Incheon-Hong Kong route will be Eastar Jet's 14th Greater China route, following Taipei and Shanghai. The airline said it plans to keep expanding its Greater China network as demand for its China routes remains strong.
Last year, Eastar Jet's passenger numbers on China routes rose more than 128% from a year earlier, and the average load factor per flight increased by more than 28%, it said.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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