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South Korea's low-cost carrier connecting Asia affordably.
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Jin Air is a South Korean low-cost carrier established as a subsidiary of Korean Air and its parent company, Hanjin Group. Founded in 2008, the airline operates domestic routes within South Korea as well as international routes across Asia and beyond, offering budget-friendly travel options.
The airline is headquartered in Seoul and primarily operates out of Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport. Jin Air has grown steadily since its inception, expanding its network to destinations across Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and select Pacific routes.
As a low-cost carrier, Jin Air focuses on competitive pricing while maintaining safety and service standards consistent with its major-carrier parentage. The airline has faced regulatory scrutiny in the past related to corporate governance issues within the Hanjin Group but has continued to operate and expand its services.
Hubs & network
Jin Air's primary hubs are Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul.
Fleet
Jin Air operates a fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Jin Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Korean Air, part of the Hanjin Group conglomerate.
- ›The airline commenced operations in July 2008.
- ›Jin Air operates both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, unusual for a low-cost carrier.
- ›The carrier has faced regulatory and governance challenges linked to controversies within the Hanjin Group.
- ›Jin Air serves routes across South Korea, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and Hawaii.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (26 legs)








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Route network
BKK → ICN738
CEB → ICN738
CJU → GMP738
CJU → PVG738
CNX → ICN738
CRK → ICN738
CTS → ICN738
GMP → CJU738
GUM → ICN738
HKG → ICN738
ICN → BKK738
ICN → CEB738
ICN → CNX738
ICN → CRK738
ICN → CTS738
ICN → GUM738
ICN → HKG738
ICN → MFM738
ICN → NGS738
ICN → OKA738
ICN → VTE738
MFM → ICN738
NGS → ICN738
OKA → ICN738
PVG → CJU738
VTE → ICN738
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
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