Cheap Flights to Gimhae International Airport
Heading to South Korea’s vibrant coastal city? Discover flights to Gimhae International Airport (PUS), the country’s second-busiest airport and the main gateway to Busan.
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Gimhae International Airport, also known as Busan Airport, is located in Gangseo District on the western end of Busan, South Korea, named after the nearby city of Gimhae. Opened on August 1, 1976, with a new international terminal added in 2007, the airport handled 15.75 million passengers in 2024 and serves as the main hub for Air Busan and Korean Air, and an operating base for Jeju Air and Jin Air.
Airport code
PUS (ICAO: RKPK)
Location
Gangseo District, Busan, South Korea
Airlines serving
Air Busan (hub), Korean Air (hub), Jeju Air, Jin Air, EVA Air, China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines
Popular Routes to and from Busan
China and Japan routes anchor Busan’s international schedule, alongside a growing network across Southeast Asia.
Route Type
Popular Connections
International
Chengdu, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Xi’an, Beijing, Nagoya, Osaka
Southeast Asia
Bangkok, Denpasar (Bali), Cebu, Ho Chi Minh City
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Busan. Peak Korean holiday periods and the summer season see the strongest demand, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those times.
About Busan
Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city and a major port on the country’s southeastern coast, renowned for its beautiful beaches, bustling seafood markets like Jagalchi Market, and vibrant urban energy. The city hosts the prestigious Busan International Film Festival each year, cementing its reputation as a cultural and cinematic hub beyond Seoul.
Things to Know When Flying Into Busan
Air Busan is the dominant carrier at Gimhae, with around 301 weekly departures, well ahead of Korean Air, the second-largest operator.
Air Busan’s route to Denpasar (Bali) is the airport’s longest flight, taking about 7 hours and 5 minutes.
There are no direct flights between Busan and Europe, North America, or the Middle East; connections route through Seoul or another major Asian hub.
Gimhae is a joint civil-military airport, shared with the Republic of Korea Air Force.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Gimhae International Airport is the main hub for Air Busan and Korean Air, and an operating base for Jeju Air and Jin Air, with around 21 to 22 airlines connecting to 49 to 51 destinations across 14 to 16 countries.
Yes, Air Busan operates a direct route to Denpasar (Bali), the airport's longest flight at about 7 hours and 5 minutes, alongside routes to Bangkok, Cebu, and other Southeast Asian destinations.
Gimhae International Airport handled 15.75 million passengers in 2024, split between 9 million international and 6.7 million domestic travelers.
Busan is South Korea's second-largest city, known for its beautiful beaches, fresh seafood markets, and hosting the annual Busan International Film Festival.
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