Flights between China and South Korea, as well as between China and Japan, have been reduced due to the fast spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the two countries, according to Civil Aviation Administration of China.

Zhu Tao, chief of the administration's flight standard department, said Sunday at a news conference that the epidemic in South Korea and Japan has progressed rapidly, which has impacted the international flight market between China and the two countries.

Domestic and foreign airlines have reduced flights considering the current market demand and the epidemic, he added.

The total number of flights between China and South Korea this week has been cut to 320, he said, adding that the number will be further decreased to 276 next week.

The total number of flights between China and Japan has dropped to 380 this week, and will be further reduced to 263 next week, he said.