[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Air Busan will increase the Busan-Osaka route from 2 round trips daily to 3 round trips daily starting February 1.


Currently, Air Busan operates the Busan-Osaka route once each in the morning and afternoon, departing from Gimhae Airport at 8:35 AM and 4:30 PM respectively. From February, an additional flight at 11:25 AM will be added, operating 2 flights in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, totaling 3 round trips daily.


This increase is expected to enhance air travel convenience for passengers, and Air Busan will become the airline operating the most flights on the Busan-Osaka route among domestic carriers.

Air Busan A321neoLR aircraft.

Air Busan A321neoLR aircraft.

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An Air Busan official said, "Osaka, along with Fukuoka, is a traditionally popular overseas travel destination with reservation rates exceeding 90% during the Lunar New Year holiday," and added, "From February, more travelers are expected to take trips to Osaka with more convenient schedules."



Air Busan was the first airline to open the air route between Busan and Osaka among airlines operating at Gimhae Airport in July last year, transporting about 69,000 travelers over six months. This accounts for 48% of the total 144,000 passengers who used the Osaka route at Gimhae Airport.


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