Air Premia launches Incheon–Sapporo flights on December 2

Air Premia is launching Seoul Incheon–Sapporo flights on December 2, four times a week.

There are already plenty of ways to get to Hokkaido in winter, from Korean Air and Asiana to the low-cost carriers.
This one uses a 787 widebody, and Air Premia’s seats are roomier than most low-cost airlines, so it is worth a look if you want a more comfortable ride.

Schedule

From Air Premia’s September 14 announcement (in Korean). Times are local.

It is not daily, so sort out both flight dates before booking a hotel.
The operating days give trips like these. (I have not checked actual seat availability.)

Arrival and departure days

Landing at 12:20 does not mean being in Sapporo at 12:20.
Immigration, bags and the trip into town take a while.
If you have a tour or a hard-to-change dinner booking on day one, leave plenty of room.

Same on the way home.
With a 13:45 departure, there is not much morning left in town.
Work backwards from check-in closing time and the transfer to plan your last day.

Launch discount

The promotion trailed on September 14 got its details on September 21.
It is 5% off, applied with a code at checkout.

Those are the cheapest dates.
Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year will likely cost more.
And 5% off a high fare can still be more than another airline’s normal price.
Compare the total before and after the code, and other airlines on the same dates.

The discount terms come from Korean press reports of September 21, including Financial News and Shinailbo.
If the checkout page says something different, go with the checkout page.

Before paying

The release does not give an end date for the route or any date-specific exceptions.
Double-check both flights and the fare rules before you pay.

Source: Air Premia – Sapporo launch
Announced September 14 · Checked September 16 · Discount terms added September 26