MANILA - Cebu Pacific on Tuesday said it would offer direct flights from Clark in Pampanga to Narita in Japan starting Aug. 9.

The new route will provide more options for leisure travelers, inbound tourists and migrant Filipino workers, as well as opportunities for investors in Clark, the airline, said in a statement.

Flights between Clark and Narita will run 4 times a week starting Aug. 9 , 2019, the country's largest carrier said.

“With direct air service between Clark and Narita, it will be easier for Japanese tourists to access destinations in Pampanga, Pangasinan, Baguio, La Union and the rest of Luzon. Conversely, it will also be easier for residents in these areas to enjoy Tokyo, with a direct flight from Clark," Cebu Pacific vice president for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog said.

Seats for the new Clark-Narita route will be available for as low as P2,099 base fare from April 2 to 9, 2019, the airline said.

Cebu Pacific also earlier announced direct Clark-Iloilo and Clark-Bacolod flights starting Aug. 9, 2019, as well as Clark-Puerto Princesa starting Oct. 9, 2019.

“There is so much untapped potential in Clark, and we are committed to expanding our Clark hub to expand tourism, trade and investment opportunities. This will open up the areas around Clark to more investors and entrepreneurs,” Iyog said.

Aside from Clark, Cebu Pacific operates from its hubs in Manila, Kalibo, Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.