Jeju Air Busan-Manila flights: December 17 guide

Jeju Air plans to start nonstop flights between Busan and Manila on December 17, 2026. The airline is promoting the route on its Korean website and lists Manila as a destination from Busan in its booking flow. The service has not started operating yet, so check the issued itinerary before making nonrefundable plans around it.

*Original AI-generated OpenSim editorial illustration. It is not a photograph of a Jeju Air flight, a literal airport view or an exact route map.*

The short answer: Jeju Air plans five flights a week in each direction. 7C2613 leaves Busan at 21:30 and reaches Manila at 00:45 the next day. 7C2614 leaves Manila at 01:45 and reaches Busan at 07:20. Build the late-night Manila arrival and very early return check-in into the trip before booking.

The planned start date is December 17

Jeju Air's Korean homepage currently promotes a new Busan-Manila service, and its route selector offers Manila from Busan. The airline's schedule search notes that schedules remain subject to aviation authority approval and that times or aircraft can change.

The detailed timetable comes from AeroRoutes, which reports a December 17 start and Boeing 737-800 operation. This is advance schedule information, not confirmation that the first flight has flown. Recheck the date, operating days and flight number in Jeju Air's booking record before paying for a hotel, airport pickup or separate connection.

Planned 7C2613 and 7C2614 schedule

All times are local. There is no Thursday or Sunday departure from Busan in the published schedule. There is no Monday or Sunday departure from Manila. The different day pattern reflects the overnight outbound flight.

The listed aircraft is a Boeing 737-800. Airlines can substitute aircraft, so use the live seat map for the actual flight rather than treating that type as guaranteed.

Plan around the overnight Manila arrival

The 00:45 arrival is after midnight. Confirm the terminal shown on the issued booking, tell the hotel when you expect to arrive, and arrange a legitimate airport transport option that is available at that hour. A room booked only for the new calendar date may not be ready just after midnight unless the property has agreed to early check-in.

The 01:45 return departure creates the opposite problem. It belongs to the date shown on the ticket, but check-in happens late on the previous evening. Jeju Air advises passengers to reach the airport by two hours before departure and states that international check-in closes 60 minutes before departure. Use the specific deadline in the booking if it is earlier.

At Busan, the flight uses Gimhae International Airport, PUS, not Incheon or Gimpo. Gimhae Airport's public transport page lists light rail, buses and taxis, but timetables can change. The 21:30 departure leaves time for an evening airport trip, though passengers should allow extra margin for international document and bag checks.

Check-in and boarding passes differ by direction

Jeju Air offers international mobile boarding passes for eligible departures from Gimhae between 24 hours and 90 minutes before departure. Some passengers and routes still require counter service, including bookings that need staff assistance or document review.

Manila is not included in Jeju Air's current list of overseas airports where international mobile boarding passes are available. Plan to use the airport counter for the return unless the airline adds Manila before travel. A successful online step does not remove the need to meet the airport's document, bag-drop, security or boarding deadlines.

Read the fare before adding bags

Jeju Air's current international checked-bag table gives BASIC fares no free checked baggage, STANDARD fares 15 kg and BIZ LITE fares 30 kg on routes outside Guam and Saipan. One checked item may be up to 158 cm in combined dimensions and 32 kg, but the free allowance still depends on the fare.

The cabin baggage rule allows one carry-on and one personal item with a combined maximum weight of 10 kg. The carry-on limit is 40 by 20 by 55 cm, and the personal-item limit is 40 by 30 by 15 cm.

Read the baggage line on the issued ticket before comparing fares. A cheap BASIC fare can cost more after adding a checked bag, especially if baggage is bought at the airport.

Leave room for separate-ticket connections

A nonstop Busan-Manila ticket avoids an airport connection, but travelers may still add a domestic or international flight at either end. If the onward sector has a different booking reference, assume you may need to collect bags, clear the required formalities and check in again unless the airlines confirm otherwise.

Ask the first counter where the bag is tagged and keep the receipt. A schedule change or delay on one reservation may not protect a separate reservation. The 00:45 Manila arrival makes a tight self-transfer especially fragile because immigration, baggage delivery, a terminal move and the next airline's closing time can all consume the margin.

Check Philippine entry requirements before departure

Entry requirements depend on nationality, passport and purpose of travel. The Philippine Bureau of Immigration currently reminds arriving Filipino and foreign passengers to register or update their information in the official eTravel system at least 72 hours before intended travel. Its separate eTravel notice says registration is free and warns against sites that charge for it.

Use the rules for the passport you will present. An airline booking or eTravel registration does not grant entry permission, and transit arrangements can have different requirements.

Mobile data in South Korea and the Philippines

A South Korea eSIM suits time spent in Busan before departure or elsewhere in the country. A Philippines eSIM fits a trip that stays in the Philippines.

An Asia 20-area eSIM includes both South Korea and the Philippines, so it can suit this two-country route or a longer covered itinerary. Check the complete country list, allowance, validity and top-up status on the selected plan before purchase.

OpenSim plans provide mobile data on the ground. They do not replace inflight connectivity, airline notices, entry permission or protection for a missed separate-ticket connection. Install before departure when practical and save the itinerary and hotel details offline.

Ten questions about Jeju Air's Busan-Manila flights

When does Jeju Air plan to start Busan-Manila flights?

The planned start date is December 17, 2026. The route has not begun operating, so recheck the reservation before relying on the first week of service.

Which days will 7C2613 fly from Busan?

The published schedule lists Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday departures. It does not list Thursday or Sunday.

Which days will 7C2614 fly from Manila?

The return is listed for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It does not operate on Monday or Sunday in the published schedule.

What time does the Busan flight reach Manila?

7C2613 is scheduled to arrive at 00:45 the next day. Arrange late-night transport and confirm how the hotel will handle an arrival after midnight.

Is the Busan-Manila flight nonstop?

Yes. The planned 7C2613 and 7C2614 service is nonstop between Busan Gimhae, PUS, and Manila, MNL.

Is checked baggage included on Jeju Air?

It depends on the fare. Jeju Air currently lists no free checked bag for BASIC, 15 kg for STANDARD and 30 kg for BIZ LITE on this type of international route.

What is Jeju Air's cabin bag limit on this route?

One carry-on and one personal item are allowed, with a combined maximum of 10 kg. Both pieces must meet Jeju Air's size limits.

Can I use a mobile boarding pass from Busan and Manila?

Eligible passengers can use one from Gimhae during Jeju Air's check-in window. Manila is not on the airline's current overseas-airport list, so plan for counter check-in on the return.

Will Jeju Air transfer my bag to a separate onward flight?

Do not assume it will. Ask at the first counter, inspect the bag tag and allow enough time to collect and recheck the bag when the onward flight is on a separate reservation.

Do I need Philippine eTravel registration?

The Bureau of Immigration says arriving Filipino and foreign passengers should register or update eTravel at least 72 hours before intended travel. Use only the official free service and separately check the entry rules for your passport.

What to recheck before December 17

Check 7C2613 shortly before the planned first departure. We will update this page if Jeju Air changes the launch date, operating days, timetable, flight numbers, aircraft, check-in availability or route status, or after independent confirmation that the first service operated.

The route status and schedule come from Jeju Air's current promotion and booking flow plus the published AeroRoutes timetable. Jeju Air supports the baggage and check-in guidance, while Gimhae Airport and the Philippine Bureau of Immigration support the ground transport and eTravel details.