Eastar Jet announced on September 22 that it will begin regular flights to Manado, Indonesia.
Last October, Eastar Jet became the first airline to operate the Incheon-Manado route. Until now, the airline has been operating charter flights, selling all tickets through travel agencies, but it will transition to regular flights starting this month.
Although Manado is not yet a well-known vacation destination in South Korea, demand has remained stable since Eastar Jet began operations. The average occupancy rate has been approximately 93% from May to the present.
Based on this stable demand, Eastar Jet has been working to establish regular flights on the Incheon-Manado route and received the necessary operating rights from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in April.
With the transition to regular flights on the Incheon-Manado route, individual travelers can now purchase tickets directly through Eastar Jet's website and mobile app.
The Incheon-Manado route will operate seven days a week. Flights will depart from Incheon International Airport at 8:25 PM and return from Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado at approximately 2:20 AM local time. The flight duration is about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
To celebrate the transition to regular flights, Eastar Jet will hold a special promotion on its website starting at 2 PM on September 22. One-way tickets, including free checked baggage, will be available from 168,100 won, and prizes such as local hotel accommodation vouchers and activity tickets will also be offered.
An Eastar Jet official stated, "Many famous vacation spots were initially unfamiliar travel destinations, but as flight access improved, they grew into popular tourist spots. We will work to enhance the route's appeal so that Manado can also establish itself as a new popular vacation destination."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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