Korean Air announced on August 19 that it will begin operating flights on the Incheon-Melbourne route from December 18 until March 14 of next year.
The Incheon-Melbourne route has been established to meet the growing demand for air travel to Australia during the peak season. Korean Air plans to operate three flights a week (Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays) to enhance travel convenience for customers.
The route will utilize Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Flights will depart from Incheon International Airport at 8 a.m. and arrive at Melbourne International Airport at 8:30 p.m. local time. Return flights will leave Melbourne International Airport at 10 p.m. the same day, arriving at Incheon International Airport at 7:35 a.m. the following day.
Korean Air aims to strengthen its competitiveness on routes to Oceania with the launch of the Melbourne service. Melbourne, home to approximately 5.3 million residents, is Australia's largest metropolitan area, boasting a rich cultural, artistic, and culinary scene, as well as robust business, sports, and educational infrastructure. Domestic travel demand to Melbourne has been steadily increasing.
A Korean Air official stated, "We will continue to analyze customer demand closely and respond flexibly to market changes, while expanding our route offerings to enhance customer convenience and network competitiveness."
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