Eastar Jet Launches Exclusive Incheon-Hohhot Route
Eastar Jet has become the only domestic airline to establish a route to Hohhot, the gateway to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China.Eastar Jet announced on August 7 that it held a launch ceremony for the new route heading from Incheon International Airport to Hohhot on August 6 and commence
Eastar Jet has launched an exclusive route from Incheon International Airport to Hohhot, China, marking the first-ever domestic airline service to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The inaugural flight took off on August 6, with the airline resuming full operations on the same day. The service operates twice a week, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays.
Passengers fly from Incheon at 10:40 PM, arriving in Hohhot Baita International Airport at 12:15 AM the following day. The return journey departs Hohhot at 1:20 AM on Fridays and Mondays, touching down in Incheon at 4:30 AM. At the launch ceremony, Eastar Jet CEO Cho Joong-seok joined executives and employees to celebrate the new route.
Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, offers unique tourism attractions such as the Xilamuren Grassland and Xiangshawan Desert. The city also boasts rich cultural heritage, including the historic Dazhao Temple. In August, the average high temperature in Hohhot is around 26 degrees Celsius, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a respite from the heat.
Eastar Jet aims to boost its competitiveness on Chinese routes through this exclusive service, targeting customers seeking unique travel experiences. The airline is also exploring the expansion of its Chinese route offerings, including further connections to Hohhot.
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