Jeju Air to Launch Busan-Manila Route, Operating Five Times a Week

Departing Gimhae Airport on Dec. 17

Passenger numbers rise 13% to 1.29 million

Discount codes for up to 50% off, plus eSIM offer

Jeju Air is strengthening its competitiveness at regional hubs by expanding its international routes from Busan to the Philippine capital.

Jeju Air announced on October 13 that it will launch a new Busan-Manila route on December 17, operating five times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Flights will depart Gimhae International Airport at 9:30 p.m. local time and arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila at 12:45 a.m. the following day. From Manila, flights will depart at 1:45 a.m. and return to Gimhae Airport at 7:20 a.m. the same day. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a popular tourist destination with a mild year-round climate and a variety of attractions, including historic sites such as Intramuros and San Agustin Church, large shopping malls and golf tours in nearby areas.

Jeju Air has also prepared a range of promotions to mark the launch. Through October 25, it will offer members discount codes of up to 50% off, discounts on accommodation and travel services from local Philippine partners, and a free 1GB eSIM for the first customers to claim it. Details are available on the events page of Jeju Air's official website.

Jeju Air has steadily expanded its international services from Busan. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Aviation Information Portal System, the number of passengers on Jeju Air's international flights from Busan reached about 1.29 million in the first three quarters of this year, up 13% from about 1.14 million in the same period last year. The company currently operates 14 international routes from Busan, serving Japan, Greater China, Southeast Asia and Mongolia. With the addition of the Manila route, the total will increase to 15.

A Jeju Air representative said, "Busan is so popular with foreign tourists that the coined term 'Busanbyeong' has emerged, and we also expect inbound demand to grow as direct international flights from Busan expand." The representative added, "We will improve convenience for travelers and strengthen our global competitiveness by developing routes and operating them flexibly in response to travel demand in various parts of Korea, including Busan."

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