Heads Up, Aero K Airlines Now Flies From Manila to Korea

(SPOT.ph)  With a neverending stream of K-dramas and K-pop releases filling up our daily entertainment options, it's no wonder South Korea has cemented itself as one of the top destinations for Filipino travelers. In case you have an itch to visit the Land of Halyu, you now have a new point of entry and airline to ride when you want to visit South Korea. 

Good news travelers: Aero K now flies from Manila. Take advantage of this new airline and its affordable prices and fly from the Philippines to Cheongju, South Korea.

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Here's what we know about Aero K's Flights to Korea from the Philippines

Aero K Airlines is a low-cost airline based in Cheongju, South Korea. It was established in 2016 and started flying domestically in 2021. Aero K, if you haven't noticed yet, is an anagram of 'Korea.' According to social media posts by the Manila International Airport Authority, it staged its maiden flight from Cheongju to Manila and back last Tuesday, May 14. 

Flights to Cheongju from Manila (and vice-versa) start at KRW 41,300 or roughly P1,760, and that includes 10 kilograms of carry-on baggage. There are also other class tiers you can avail which include 15 kilograms or 20 kilograms of checked in baggage. Factoring in surcharges and other fees, a roundtrip flight to South Korea via Aero K Airlines will cost starting at KRW164,800 or around P7,022. 

Schedule of Flights for Aero K Airlines

Aero K Airlines will fly the Cheongju-Manila-Cheongju route three times a week. Barring any delays, the expected flight time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Here is the flight schedule from Cheongju arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Terminal 3 under flight number RF527. 

• Departs Cheongju International Airport: 22:50 (10:50 p.m.) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Arrives at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 at 1:35 a.m. (next day arrival)

Here is the flight schedule from Manila arriving at Cheongju International Airport under flight number RF528

• Departs Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 at 2:35 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
• Arrives at Cheongju International Airport at  7:15 a.m. 

Passengers flying Aero K airlines will be onboard an Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft type has a narrow, single-aisle space typically following a 3x3 seat configuration. 

Prior to flying to Manila, Aero K Airlines launched flights to the Philippines via Clark International Airport in November 2023. The airline flies to Clark twice a week. In addition to the Philippines, Aero K Airlines flies to other destinations such as Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Mongolia from Korea.

What to do in Cheongju, South Korea?

Cheongju is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea. It is a mountainous region, making it a great destination for nature lovers and hikers. It is also home to many Buddhist temples and mountain fortresses. It is also the filming location of some notable Korean dramas like The Glory and Crash Course in Romance.

Cheongju is 45 minutes from Seoul via the Korean bullet train and about 1 hour and 30 minutes away by local trains.  

For more information, visit Aero K's website

Also read: 10 Under-the-Radar Destinations in South Korea Outside of Seoul

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