Tway Air

ICAO: TWB IATA: TW Active as of Jan 31, 2026

Airline Statistics

116

Active Routes

2097

Flight Observations

41

Unique Destinations

39

Origin Airports

1637

Avg Route Distance (mi)

5968

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes

About Tway Air

Tway Airlines (ICAO: TWB) is a South Korean low-cost carrier that has grown significantly since its rebranding, expanding its network across Asia, Europe, and North America.

T'way Air's origins trace back to Hansung Airlines, established in 2005. After facing financial difficulties and suspending operations, the airline was reorganized and relaunched as T'way Air on August 8, 2010, starting with two Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Initially, it focused on domestic routes, commencing services between Gimpo International Airport and Jeju International Airport in South Korea.

The airline's main operational bases are Incheon International Airport for long-haul international flights and Gimpo International Airport for domestic short-haul operations. It also utilizes Daegu International Airport as a secondary hub, having relocated its headquarters to Daegu in 2022. As of November 2025, T'way Air operates a diverse fleet of 45 aircraft, including six Airbus A330-200s, four Airbus A330-300s, 26 Boeing 737-800s, five Boeing 737 MAX 8s, and two Boeing 777-300ERs. Future plans include increasing its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet to 20 by late 2027 and adding five Airbus A330-900neos in 2026.

T'way Air's route network encompasses both domestic flights within South Korea and international services to approximately 40 destinations across 23 countries. Its international reach extends to Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Guam, Australia (Sydney), and several European cities such as Frankfurt, Paris, Barcelona, and Rome. In July 2025, the airline launched its inaugural North American route to Vancouver, with plans for further expansion to Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco. T'way Air is not currently a member of any major airline alliance like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld, although it is reportedly exploring the possibility of joining Star Alliance. As a low-cost carrier, T'way Air traditionally offered only Economy Class. However, with the introduction of its wide-body Airbus A330s and Boeing 777-300ERs, it now features a Business Class with angle-flat beds on some routes and Premium Economy on its Boeing 777-300ERs. Economy Class seats are typically arranged in a 3-3 configuration on Boeing 737s and 2-4-2 on A330s. In-flight meals and duty-free shopping are available for purchase on international flights, with pre-order meal options.

Traveler Reviews

Traveler reviews for T'way Air often reflect the typical experiences associated with a low-cost carrier, balancing affordability with service limitations.

What Travelers Love:

  • Competitive Pricing: Passengers frequently praise T'way Air for its affordable ticket fares, especially for round-trip international flights that often include baggage allowances.
  • Punctuality (sometimes): Some reviews commend the airline for smooth check-in processes and flights that depart and arrive on schedule.
  • Friendly Cabin Crew: Many travelers highlight the kindness, professionalism, and helpfulness of the flight attendants.
  • Decent Legroom on Wide-body Aircraft: Some passengers have noted that legroom is satisfactory, particularly on the larger Airbus A330s.

Common Complaints:

  • Flight Delays and Cancellations: A recurring issue in traveler feedback is the frequency of significant flight delays and cancellations, often attributed to maintenance problems.
  • Limited Customer Service: Passengers report difficulties receiving assistance or compensation during disruptions, and unresponsive customer service, particularly concerning lost baggage.
  • Sparse In-flight Amenities: As expected from a budget airline, a common complaint is the lack of complimentary in-flight entertainment, limited meal choices (requiring pre-order), and in some cases, no free water on longer international flights.
  • Maintenance Concerns: Recent safety downgrades and fines have led to traveler apprehension regarding the airline's maintenance and reliability.

Overall, the sentiment among travelers is mixed. While T'way Air is lauded for its budget-friendly fares and generally pleasant cabin crew, its operational inconsistencies, including frequent delays and perceived shortcomings in customer support, are notable drawbacks. Travelers often advise setting appropriate expectations for a low-cost airline experience.

Safety Information

T'way Air's safety record has recently come under scrutiny. In October 2024, its safety rating was downgraded from 7 to 4 by AirlineRatings.com due to a series of operational and safety violations. The airline has experienced a significant increase in maintenance-related incidents, rising from 33 in 2020 to 510 in 2023, with 315 cases reported by June 2024. A notable incident in July 2024 involved an Airbus A330-300 being grounded due to a hydraulic system defect.

Regarding regulatory certifications, T'way Air completed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) recertification in January 2023, demonstrating adherence to international standards for safety operations and quality assurance. However, in 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) imposed a fine of 2 billion won (approximately $1.48 million USD) on T'way Air for five breaches of aviation safety regulations. These violations included irregular inspection intervals, skipping hydraulic fluid tests, failing to replace or reusing hydraulic filters, and altering or deleting maintenance records. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has also indicated that it is prepared to "react appropriately" to any potential flight maintenance issues related to T'way's European operations.

Based on available data, T'way Air's overall safety assessment has declined. The downgrade in its safety rating by AirlineRatings.com, coupled with substantial fines and official directives from South Korean authorities, raises significant concerns about the airline's maintenance practices and compliance with safety protocols. No specific safety awards or recognitions were found in recent records.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

Click on any airport to see its routes

Most Popular Routes

TAE → CJU
Daegu Airport → Jeju Int'l
206 miles
249 flights
737
175 flights
737
112 flights
737
TAE → FUK
Daegu Airport → Fukuoka
189 miles
71 flights
B738
TAE → KIX
Daegu Airport → Kansai Int'l
386 miles
60 flights
B738
KWJ → CJU
Gwangju Airport → Jeju Int'l
113 miles
45 flights
737
KMJ → ICN
Kumamoto Airport → Incheon Int'l
406 miles
40 flights
B738
39 flights
B738
38 flights
737

Top Destinations

CJU (RKPC)
Jeju Int'l
Jeju
622 flights
7 routes
ICN (RKSI)
Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
390 flights
28 routes
TAE (RKTN)
Daegu
Daegu
156 flights
13 routes
KIX (RJBB)
Kansai Int'l
Izumisano
140 flights
5 routes
GMP (RKSS)
Gimpo Int'l
Seoul
135 flights
4 routes
CJJ (RKTU)
Cheongju
Cheongju
108 flights
7 routes
FUK (RJFF)
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
105 flights
3 routes
PUS (RKPK)
Gimhae Int'l
Busan
71 flights
3 routes
TPE (RCTP)
Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l
Taipei
49 flights
2 routes
NRT (RJAA)
Narita Int'l
Tokyo (Narita)
47 flights
2 routes

Top Origin Airports

TAE (RKTN)
Daegu Airport
Daegu
552 flights
14 routes
GMP (RKSS)
Gimpo International Airport
Seoul
215 flights
3 routes
CJU (RKPC)
Jeju International Airport
Jeju City
214 flights
6 routes
CJJ (RKTU)
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)
Cheongju
212 flights
8 routes
ICN (RKSI)
Incheon International Airport
Seoul
134 flights
27 routes
CXR (VVCR)
Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base
Cam Ranh
104 flights
4 routes
KIX (RJBB)
Kansai International Airport
Osaka
81 flights
5 routes
GUM (PGUM)
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport
Hagåtña
72 flights
2 routes
DAD (VVDN)
Da Nang International Airport
Da Nang
56 flights
3 routes
KWJ (RKJJ)
Gwangju Airport
Gwangju
45 flights
1 route

Top Border Crossing Flights

CJU (RKPC)
Jeju International Airport
Jeju, KR
622 flights
7 routes
ICN (RKSI)
Incheon International Airport
Seoul (Incheon), KR
390 flights
28 routes
TAE (RKTN)
Daegu Airport
Daegu, KR
156 flights
13 routes
KIX (RJBB)
Kansai International Airport
Izumisano, JP
140 flights
5 routes
GMP (RKSS)
Gimpo International Airport
Seoul, KR
135 flights
4 routes
CJJ (RKTU)
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)
Cheongju, KR
108 flights
7 routes
FUK (RJFF)
Fukuoka Airport
Fukuoka, JP
105 flights
3 routes
PUS (RKPK)
Gimhae International Airport
Busan, KR
71 flights
3 routes

Longest Routes

BCN → ICN
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport → Incheon Int'l
5968 mi
ICN → BCN
Incheon International Airport → Barcelona Int'l
5968 mi
FCO → ICN
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport → Incheon Int'l
5576 mi
ICN → FCO
Incheon International Airport → Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l)
5576 mi
YVR → ICN
Vancouver International Airport → Incheon Int'l
5430 mi

Shortest Routes

KWJ → CJU
Gwangju Airport → Jeju Int'l
113 mi
CJU → KWJ
Jeju International Airport → Gwangju
113 mi
TAE → FUK
Daegu Airport → Fukuoka
189 mi
FUK → TAE
Fukuoka Airport → Daegu
189 mi
GMP → PUS
Gimpo International Airport → Gimhae Int'l
203 mi

All Routes

116 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
TAE → CJU Jeju Int'l
Jeju
249 206 mi 737 Jan 29, 2026
GMP → CJU Jeju Int'l
Jeju
175 280 mi 737 Jan 30, 2026
CJJ → CJU Jeju Int'l
Jeju
126 229 mi 737 Jan 30, 2026
CJU → GMP Gimpo Int'l
Seoul
112 280 mi 737 Jan 28, 2026
TAE → FUK Fukuoka
Fukuoka
71 189 mi B738 Jan 29, 2026
TAE → KIX Kansai Int'l
Izumisano
60 386 mi B738 Jan 29, 2026
KWJ → CJU Jeju Int'l
Jeju
45 113 mi 737 Jan 27, 2026
KMJ → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
40 406 mi B738 Jan 29, 2026
GUM → KIX Kansai Int'l
Izumisano
39 1567 mi B738 Jan 18, 2026
GMP → PUS Gimhae Int'l
Busan
38 203 mi 737 Jan 26, 2026
CJU → TAE Daegu
Daegu
38 206 mi 737 Jan 29, 2026
CXR → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
36 2059 mi A333 Jan 30, 2026
GUM → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
33 2049 mi B38M Oct 17, 2025
TAE → NRT Narita Int'l
Tokyo (Narita)
33 657 mi B738 Jan 20, 2026
TAE → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
33 2315 mi B738 Jan 28, 2026
TAE → TPE Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l
Taipei
33 869 mi B738 Jan 28, 2026
SPN → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
33 1945 mi B38M Jan 29, 2026
CXR → CJJ Cheongju
Cheongju
33 2053 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
DAD → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
31 1854 mi B38M Jan 31, 2026
KLO → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
30 1801 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
CJJ → KIX Kansai Int'l
Izumisano
29 463 mi B738 Jan 30, 2026
CJU → CJJ Cheongju
Cheongju
29 229 mi 737 Jan 29, 2026
ICN → HKG Hong Kong Int'l
Hong Kong
26 1287 mi A333 Jan 31, 2026
KIX → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
25 536 mi A333 Jan 19, 2026
TAE → DAD Da Nang Int'l
Da Nang
25 1863 mi B738 Jan 28, 2026
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Jan 31, 2026 10:02
Coverage: Observed routes only