Korean Air Resumes Incheon-Oita Route

Four Weekly Flights Scheduled for the Winter Season

Korean Air announced on September 11 that it will resume flights to Oita, a popular hot spring destination in Kyushu, Japan, for the upcoming winter season. The service period will be from October 25, 2026, to March 26, 2027.

The Oita route will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The outbound flight departs from Incheon International Airport at 9:15 AM and arrives at Oita Airport at 10:50 AM on the same day. The return flight departs Oita at 12:00 PM local time and arrives at Incheon International Airport at 1:45 PM the same day.

The aircraft for this route is the Airbus A321neo, featuring a total of 182 seats, including 8 Prestige Class seats and 174 Economy Class seats. Prestige Class offers fully flat seats that recline 180 degrees, while Economy Class is equipped with 33 cm personal monitors and adjustable headrests, providing a range of passenger conveniences for a more comfortable flight experience.

Located in the northeastern part of Kyushu, Oita Prefecture is renowned as Japan’s top "onsen" hot spring region, boasting abundant hot spring sources. The area’s most famous spots, Beppu and Yufuin, attract visitors year-round, especially those seeking to relax in outdoor hot springs during the winter. In addition to hot spring tours, travelers can also enjoy scenic natural landscapes and local gourmet experiences that showcase the region’s unique flavor.

The resumption of the Oita route, combined with Korean Air’s extensive Kyushu regional network, is expected to offer travelers optimal convenience. Customers flying with Korean Air can freely combine existing routes to Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, and the newly resumed Oita route to create customized multi-city itineraries.

For example, travelers can enter Kyushu via Nagasaki or Fukuoka Airport for city sightseeing, then travel across the island by rental car or train to enjoy the natural beauty of Kumamoto, relax in Oita’s hot springs, and then fly home from Oita Airport. This allows for a deeper exploration of the entire Kyushu region without the hassle of returning to the original airport for departure.

A Korean Air representative stated, “With the resumption of the Oita route, we have completed an air network covering Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, and Oita, providing our customers with even more diverse travel options. We will continue to expand our route network to offer travelers even more attractive and convenient travel choices in the future.”

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