Flights to Busan
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Busan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Daegu International Airport (TAE, 94 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 62 km), Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 87 km), Tsushima Airport (TSJ, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 62 km (39 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (regional) | HIN | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,000 ft | 25 ft |
| Tsushima Airport (regional) | TSJ | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,234 ft | 213 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,499 ft, PUS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Busan
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan to Shanghai | China | 826 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Busan to Beijing | China | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Busan to Tianjin | China | 1,142 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Busan to Wuhan | China | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Busan to Hangzhou | China | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Busan to Seoul | South Korea | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Busan to Harbin | China | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Busan to Tokyo | Japan | 968 km (602 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Busan to Hefei | China | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Busan to Weifang | China | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Busan to Nanjing | China | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Busan to Shenyang | China | 889 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Busan to Jinan | China | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Busan to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Busan to Dalian | China | 784 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Busan to Qingdao | China | 789 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Busan to Yantai | China | 729 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Busan to Suzhou | China | 891 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Busan to Zhengzhou | China | 1,401 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Busan to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,338 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Busan to Changchun | China | 1,026 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Busan to Pudong | China | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Busan to Chongqing | China | 2,194 km (1,363 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Busan to Chengdu | China | 2,376 km (1,476 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Busan to Guangzhou | China | 2,026 km (1,259 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Busan to Shenzhen | China | 2,014 km (1,251 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Busan to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,270 km (5,139 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Busan to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,032 km (3,127 mi) | about 7 h 12 min |
| Busan to Xi’an | China | 1,837 km (1,142 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Busan to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,987 km (3,720 mi) | about 8 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Busan?
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, TAE, USN, HIN, TSJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PUS from Busan city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Busan on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.