T'way, New Incheon~Bishkek Route Launched

T'way Air announced on the 11th that it has launched its first regular flight route between Incheon and Bishkek. Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, characterized by mountainous terrain and a natural environment without deserts.

During the COVID-19 period, the airline steadily operated 22 charter flights on this route, preparing for expansion into Central Asia. Approximately 3,600 passengers and 75 tons of cargo were transported via these charter flights.

Ambassador Aida Ismailova of Kyrgyzstan to Korea (sixth from the left), Kim Beom-ho, Head of Future Business Division at Incheon International Airport Corporation (seventh from the right), Min Byung-do, Chairman of Favors Group (fourth from the left), Jung Hong-geun, CEO of T'way Air (eighth from the left), Kim Hyung, Head of Management Division (fifth from the right), Park Jong-beom, Executive Director (third from the right), Shim Chang-seop, Executive Director (second from the left), and Jo Byung-tae, Incheon Branch Manager (first from the right) held an event on the 11th to commemorate the new route launch.

The Incheon-Bishkek route operates once a week, departing Incheon Airport around 4 PM on Sundays and arriving at Bishkek Airport at approximately 8:30 PM local time. The flight duration is about 7 hours, with a time difference of 3 hours between Korea and Kyrgyzstan.

The first flight on the 11th was fully booked, and the company reported that reservation rates are generally high through July. Most passengers are trekking travelers, local residents, and foreigners. Kyrgyzstan allows visa-free tourism for up to 60 days.

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