PRESS RELEASE

July 31, 2024

Cebu Pacific launches the KIX-CEB route,
the only direct flight between Kansai and Cebu!
Kansai Airports is pleased to announce that Cebu Pacific (5J) will launch a new service, the Kansai(KIX)-Cebu (CEB) route, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
5J operates an extensive network of 35 domestic destinations in the Philippines and a wide rangeof routes connecting Asia, Australia, and the Middle East to the Philippines. The new service is 5J's
second route from KIX to the Philippines, following the Manila route.
With its mild year-round climate, pristine beaches, and beautiful natural environment, Cebu Island
is one of the most popular destinations for Japanese visitors.
Kansai Airports Group continues to expand the airline network to enhance our customers'
convenience and to create a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.
Commencement
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Schedule(All local time)
FlightDeparture/arrival time

Frequency

Operation

5J5108

CEB 02:25 – KIX 12:45

Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

From Oct. 15, 2024

KIX 09:00 – CEB 12:45

Tue, Sat, Sun

Oct. 15 to 26, 2024

Thu

Oct. 17 to 24, 2024Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

From Oct. 27, 2024

5J5109KIX 08:55 – CEB 12:40*Schedule and aircraft are subject to change without notice.
*Schedule is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.

Aircraft
Type: A320neo
Seats: 180

Image: Courtesy of Cebu PacificAir
Contact Information
Public Relations
Group Corporate Communications Department
Kansai Airports
Tel: +81-72-455-2201

Kansai Airports was established by a consortium made up of VINCI Airports and ORIX Corporation as its core
members. Kansai Airports took over the operations of Kansai International Airport (“KIX”) and Osaka
International Airport (“ITAMI”) from New Kansai International Airport Company (“NKIAC”) and has been
operating the two airports since April 1, 2016.
Kansai Airports Kobe, Kansai Airports’ wholly-owned subsidiary, took over the operations of Kobe Airport(“KOBE”) from Kobe City and started its business as an operating company on April 1, 2018.
Under the concept of “One Kansai Airports Group”, Kansai Airports group strives to continuously improve its
services for all airport guests through appropriate investments and efficient operations, with safety andsecurity being the top priority. Kansai Airports group aims to maximize the potential of the three airports, forthe benefit of the communities they serve.
For more information, please visit：http://www.kansai-airports.co.jp/en/

Kansai Airports
Location

1-banchi, Senshu-kuko kita,
Izumisano-shi, Osaka

Shareholders

ORIX 40%,VINCI Airports 40%,
Other investors 20%1

Company
Representatives

Representative Director and CEO:Yoshiyuki Yamaya
Representative Director and Co-CEO: Benoit Rulleau

Business Scope

Operation and management services, etc. of Kansai International Airport and Osaka
International Airport

Kansai Airports Kobe
Location

1-ban, Kobe-kuko, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi,
Hyogo

Shareholder

Company
Representatives

Representative Director and CEO: Yoshiyuki Yamaya
Representative Director and Co-CEO: Benoit Rulleau

Business Scope

Operation and management services, etc. of Kobe Airport

Kansai Airports 100％

Established in 1964, ORIX Group has grown into a diverse corporate group active worldwide in financing andinvestment, life insurance, banking, asset management, real estate, concession, environment and energy,
automobile-related services, industrial/ICT equipment, ships, and aircraft. ORIX operates in around 30
countries and regions with approximately 35,000 people. Its Purpose, “Finding Paths. Making Impacts.”
which defines why ORIX exists in our world. With this Purpose, ORIX will unite globally to help our world
develop in a better way.
For more details, please visit our website: https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/

The world’s leading private airport operator, VINCI Airports operates more than 70 airports in 13 countries.
Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds and manages airports
by providing its investment capacity and its know-how in optimizing operational performance, modernizing
infrastructure and managing their operations and environmental transition. VINCI Airports is the first airport
operator to have committed to an international environmental strategy in 2016, to achieve the goal of net
zero emissions across its entire network by 2050.
For more details, please visit our website: www.vinci-airports.com
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ASICS Corporation; Iwatani Corporation; Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.; Obayashi Corporation; OMRON Corporation; The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated;
Kintetsu Group Holding Co., Ltd.; Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd.; Suntory Holdings Limited; JTB Corp.; Sekisui House, Ltd.; Daikin Industries, Ltd.; Daiwa House
Industry Co., Ltd.; Takenaka Corporation; Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd.; NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION; Panasonic Holdings
Corporation; Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.; Rengo Co., Ltd.; The Senshu Ikeda Bank, Ltd.; Kiyo Holdings, Inc.; The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd.; THE SHIGA BANK，LTD.;
The Nanto Bank, Ltd.; Nippon Life Insurance Company; Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited; MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Resona Bank, Limited; and thePrivate Finance Initiative Promotion Corporation of Japan.