Jeju Air to resume Incheon-Saipan route June 20

Access to the Mariana Islands, including Saipan, is set to improve ahead of the summer peak travel season.

The Marianas Visitors Authority announced that Jeju Air will resume service on the Incheon-Saipan route starting June 20, roughly two months after the carrier suspended flights following Super Typhoon Shanshan in early April. The resumption is expected to restore convenient access to the Marianas for travelers from South Korea.

Jeju Air will operate the route on a flexible schedule. The carrier will fly four times a week — departing Incheon on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays — from June 20 to July 21, Aug. 4 to Sept. 22, and Oct. 11 to Oct. 24. During peak periods, July 22 to Aug. 3 and Sept. 23 to Oct. 10, the airline will operate daily flights.

The resumption is expected to benefit the Marianas tourism market, which has been working through recovery and rebuilding since the typhoon. Restoration of tourism infrastructure and facility upgrades are ongoing across Saipan, Tinian and Rota, with attractions and services gradually expanding.

The Mariana Islands, reachable from South Korea in about four and a half hours, are currently home to a seasonal spectacle: the flame tree, known as "Saipan's cherry blossom," is in full bloom. The vivid red flowers color the islands' landscapes and serve as one of the destination's signature attractions. The Marianas Visitors Authority said it plans to share ongoing recovery updates alongside flight information, travel content and events.

To mark the route's return, Jeju Air is running a special promotion through June 17. Tickets for Saipan departures between June 20 and Sept. 30 are eligible for discounts, a first-come, first-served buy-one-get-one fare, and hotel and resort partnership deals.

Judy Torres, acting director of the Marianas Visitors Authority, said the resumption of Jeju Air's Incheon-Saipan service is deeply meaningful as it allows Korean travelers to visit the Marianas conveniently once again. "We hope more Korean visitors will come to the Marianas during the beautiful flame tree season and enjoy a special rest and experience," she said.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands consists of 14 islands in the Pacific, including Saipan, Tinian and Rota.