Korean Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Seoul, South Korea to Zagreb, Croatia on September 1, marking the first regular service connecting Croatia and Far East Asia directly.
The airlineโs maiden flight KE919 from Seoul, which took 11 hours and 40 minutes, was welcomed with a water cannon salute upon landing at Zagreb (Franjo Tuฤman) International Airport on Saturday. An inaugural flight ceremony was held at Zagreb Airport, with government and industry officials, Mr. Park Won-sup, Korean Ambassador to Croatia, Mr. Damir Kuลกen, the newly appointed Croatian Ambassador to Korea, Ms. Olivera ล ariฤ, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Ms. Martina Bienenfeld, director of Touristic Board of Zagreb, Mr. Jacques Feron, CEO of the Zagreb International Airport attended.
Korean Air commenced the three-times weekly nonstop service between Incheon and Zagreb, utilizing Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The flight departs Incheon, Seoul at 11:00, arriving in Zagreb at 15:45. It then departs Zagreb at 17:20, arriving back in Incheon at 11:30 the next day.
With the addition of the new route, Korean Air will operate international flights to 112 cities in 43 countries.
Flight Schedules (*All Times Local)
| Route | Flight Number | Departure | Arrival | Aircraft | Days of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon – Zagreb | KE919 | 11:05 | 15:45 | A330-200 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Zagreb – Incheon | KE920 | 17:20 | 11:30+1 | A330-220 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Top Copyright Photo:ย Korean Air Airbus A330-223 HL8276 (msn 1393) BSL (Paul Bannwarth). Image: 943390.
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