# South Korean aviation and tourism growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-aviation-and-tourism-growth
> Updated: 2026-10-15T04:35:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

South Korean aviation and tourism sectors are experiencing significant growth. Jeju Air has announced an expansion of its flight network to meet winter demand, including the resumption of Incheon–Kagoshima and Incheon–Hakodate routes in Japan, and the launch of a new Busan to Manila service in the Philippines.

Concurrently, Jeju International Airport has reached a record 3.03 million international passengers as of September 10, marking its second consecutive year of record-breaking traffic. This surge is attributed to a diversification of routes, with notable passenger increases from Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore, alongside expanded flight operations to various regional hubs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Jeju International Airport hits record 3.03 million international passengers

Jeju International Airport has surpassed 3.03 million international passengers, setting a new record. Growth is driven by surging demand from Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore, alongside expanded flight routes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeju-international-airport-hits-record-303-million-international-passengers

### 2026-10-11: Jeju Air expands flight routes to Japan and Philippines

Jeju Air is expanding its flight network by resuming Incheon–Kagoshima and Incheon–Hakodate routes and launching a new Busan–Manila service to meet rising travel demand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeju-air-expands-flight-routes-to-japan-and-philippines

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Cite as: South Korean aviation and tourism growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-aviation-and-tourism-growth