Core Insights - Qingdao Airport has developed a comprehensive route network covering five major cities in South Korea, including Seoul, Busan, Jeju, Cheongju, and Daegu, effectively reaching key economic and consumer markets in South Korea [1][2] - By 2025, the passenger volume from the Korean market is projected to reach 1.857 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 21.6%, with a sustained growth rate of 24% since January 2026, making it a significant driver of international market growth [1][2] Route Network and Operations - The Seoul route operates an average of 32 flights per day, facilitating cultural and economic exchanges between China and South Korea, while the Busan route, unique to Shandong Province, operates 4 round trips daily, connecting manufacturing and logistics industries [1] - Additional routes to Jeju, Cheongju, and Daegu have been established, with Jeju offering 4 flights weekly, benefiting from visa-free travel and a 2.5-hour journey, while Cheongju and Daegu routes focus on business travel and cultural connections, respectively [2] Future Development Plans - Qingdao Airport aims to enhance its role as a transit hub for travel to South Korea, with a focus on linking domestic cities along the Yellow River and central-western airports, currently covering 41 domestic cities for transfers to South Korea [2] - The airport plans to continue deepening its engagement with the Korean market, leveraging its five major routes and efficient transfer services to establish itself as a key gateway in Northeast Asia [2]

齐鲁晚报.齐鲁壹点记者赵波通讯员陈晓珍 近年来，青岛机场深耕韩国市场，已形成覆盖首尔、釜山、济州、清州、大邱等五大核心城市的航线网络，精准触达韩国核心经济区域与消费市场。2025 年，青岛机场韩国市场旅客量185.7万人次，同比增长21.6%；进入2026年1月以来仍保持24%的增速，成为驱动国际市场增长的核心引擎。 中转服务持续升级构筑枢纽生态 青岛机场以"中转韩国首选青岛"为核心，强化国内国际中转功能，重点联动国内沿黄流域及中西部机场。目前已形成覆盖国内41个城市经青岛飞韩国中转 体系，并对当日中转通程旅客提供"一次值机，行李直挂"服务。 下一步，青岛机场将持续深耕韩国市场，以五大航线为支撑，以高效中转服务为纽带，以青岛的山海风情、产业优势为依托，持续打造东北亚对韩门户枢 纽，在中韩双向奔赴的征程中，书写互联互通的崭新篇章。 青岛机场首尔快线以日均32架次的高频直达航班覆盖早中晚时段，搭建起中韩经贸文化交流的空中走廊；釜山为省内独飞航点，日均往返4架次，航线紧 密衔接两地制造业与物流产业，为环黄海经济圈注入强劲动力。两大核心航线客座率长期保持在80%左右，支撑作用显著。 三条特色航线精准发力激活多元需求 ...