GLASGOW Airport has landed Scotland's first ever direct service to South Korea.

Korean Air and tour operator Hanjin Travel confirmed they will introduce a summer charter service from the capital of Seoul.

The airline will operate three services during August 2016 between Seoul and Glasgow Airport and further flights will be launched in 2017.

The first flight from Seoul will arrive in Glasgow on August 5.

Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said: “To have secured what is Scotland’s first direct service to South Korea is a major milestone for Glasgow Airport and it is of huge significance to our tourism industry.

"The decision by Korean Air and its sister company Hanjin Travel to introduce this route reinforces Scotland’s global appeal as a tourist destination and it highlights the growth in demand we are experiencing from Asian tourists.

“Hanjin Travel has been instrumental in encouraging the growth of South Korea’s outbound tourism market and this service represents an important step in further strengthening Scotland’s ties with Asia. We are looking forward to welcoming both Korean Air and Hanjin Travel on board and to working closely with them to develop their initial charter programme in the years ahead.”

Mr Oh Sang Kwon, President Hanjin Travel stated “As one of South Korea’s leading travel companies we are very proud to be introducing the wonderful city of Glasgow and indeed the whole of Scotland to our passengers.

"I am sure the city’s excellent shopping and wonderful architecture alongside the world renowned scenery of Scotland will prove very popular with South Korean travellers.

"We look forward to a traditional Scottish welcome when we arrive in Glasgow Airport this August."