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Asiana Airlines launched service between Kobe Airport and Seoul/Incheon on September 1.
The airline will operate one round trip per day using an Airbus A321neo. Flight time is two hours in both directions.
Flight OZ1153 departs Kobe at 3:00 p.m. and arrives in Seoul/Incheon at 5:00 p.m. Flight OZ1163 departs Seoul/Incheon at 12:00 p.m. and arrives in Kobe at 2:00 p.m. From October 25, Flight OZ1163 will depart Seoul/Incheon at 11:55 a.m. The service will operate through March 27, 2027.
On the first day of service, a water cannon salute was held to mark the arrival of Flight OZ1163, the inaugural flight from Seoul. Passengers on the inaugural return flight departing Kobe received limited-edition commemorative eco-bags.
Asiana Airlines also operates the Osaka/Kansai–Seoul/Incheon route, allowing itineraries that combine both services. By leveraging its network beyond Seoul/Incheon, the airline will also offer connections to destinations around the world.