| Origin | Destination | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
🇹🇭 BangkokBKK | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — |
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🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇰🇷 Jeju CityCJU | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇰🇷 SeoulGMP | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇯🇵 FukuokaFUK | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇯🇵 OsakaKIX | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇻🇳 Phu Quoc IslandPQC | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇯🇵 NahaOKA | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇹🇭 Chiang MaiCNX | — | View route |
🇰🇷 BusanPUS | 🇯🇵 KumamotoKMJ | — | View route |
🇰🇷 CheongjuCJJ | 🇰🇷 Jeju CityCJU | — | View route |
🇰🇷 CheongjuCJJ | 🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | — | View route |
🇹🇭 Chiang MaiCNX | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇹🇭 Chiang MaiCNX | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇻🇳 Da NangDAD | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇯🇵 FukuokaFUK | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇯🇵 FukuokaFUK | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇰🇷 Jeju CityCJU | 🇰🇷 SeoulGMP | — | View route |
🇰🇷 Jeju CityCJU | 🇰🇷 CheongjuCJJ | — | View route |
🇰🇷 Jeju CityCJU | 🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | — | View route |
🇯🇵 KagoshimaKOJ | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇯🇵 KumamotoKMJ | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 NahaOKA | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇯🇵 NahaOKA | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 NaritaNRT | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇻🇳 Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam RanhCXR | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇯🇵 OsakaKIX | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇯🇵 OsakaKIX | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇻🇳 Phu Quoc IslandPQC | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇻🇳 Phu Quoc IslandPQC | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇯🇵 OsakaKIX | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇯🇵 NaritaNRT | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇯🇵 FukuokaFUK | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇻🇳 Da NangDAD | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇹🇭 BangkokBKK | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇨🇳 Shanghai (Pudong)PVG | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇻🇳 Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam RanhCXR | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇯🇵 SapporoCTS | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇻🇳 Phu Quoc IslandPQC | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇯🇵 NahaOKA | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇹🇭 Chiang MaiCNX | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇯🇵 KagoshimaKOJ | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇯🇵 TokushimaTKS | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulICN | 🇮🇩 ManadoMDC | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulGMP | 🇰🇷 Jeju CityCJU | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulGMP | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇰🇷 SeoulGMP | 🇹🇼 Taipei (Songshan)TSA | — | View route |
🇨🇳 Shanghai (Pudong)PVG | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇹🇼 Taipei (Songshan)TSA | 🇰🇷 SeoulGMP | — | View route |
🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | 🇰🇷 BusanPUS | — | View route |
🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | 🇰🇷 Jeju CityCJU | — | View route |
🇹🇼 TaoyuanTPE | 🇰🇷 CheongjuCJJ | — | View route |
🇯🇵 TokushimaTKS | 🇰🇷 SeoulICN | — | View route |
Eastar Jet (IATA: ZE), founded on October 26, 2007, and commencing operations in January 2009, is a prominent South Korean low-cost carrier headquartered in Seoul's Gangseo-gu district. Starting with domestic routes like Seoul to Jeju, it rapidly expanded internationally to destinations such as Kuching, Malaysia, by late 2009. The airline joined the U-FLY Alliance in 2016 but has since operated independently.
Facing severe challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastar Jet suspended flights in 2020 amid financial restructuring, slashing its fleet from 16 to 4 aircraft. Acquired by Sung Jung in 2021 and later VIG Partners in 2023, it staged a remarkable comeback, resuming operations that year with expanded capacity. By end-2023, its all-Boeing 737 fleet grew to 10 aircraft, reaching 20 by late 2025—half comprising brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8s alongside 737-800s.
Key Hubs and Network: Primarily operating from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and Busan Gimhae (PUS), Eastar Jet serves 19 destinations across Asia, including Fukuoka, Bangkok, Da Nang, and Almaty. Domestic Jeju flights remain a staple, complemented by affordable international short-haul routes.
What Sets It Apart: Certified as a 3-Star Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax, Eastar Jet emphasizes fleet modernization (average age ~8.6 years), competitive pricing, and reliable service post-recovery. With plans for Boeing 787 widebodies by 2027, it's positioning for long-haul growth. Passenger reviews highlight decent seat comfort for an LCC but note limited amenities like no Wi-Fi and buy-on-board meals. Ideal for budget travelers seeking value on Korea-Asia hops.