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T'way Air has launched the first regular flight from Seoul to Bishkek, Kaktus media reports. On this occasion, a solemn opening took place at the Manas International Airport.
As Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of MAM OJSC, noted, the new passenger route should contribute to the development of relations between Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea. Direct flights between countries will open the door to new opportunities in the economy and the exchange of goods and services.
According to T'way Air CEO John Hong Geun, the aircraft used for direct flights is a good quality aircraft. The number of seats in the aircraft is 189.
“We are now starting with one flight per week, our plans are to expand to three flights per week on the Seoul-Bishkek route. We plan to increase flights for tourists, because Kyrgyzstan is very famous in Korea for its nature,” he said.
The report notes that the duration of the flight from Seoul to Bishkek will be 7 hours 30 minutes, and from Bishkek to Seoul - 6 hours.
Flights will be carried out once a week. Departures from Seoul are on Sundays, and from Bishkek on Mondays.