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Mon, Jul 27
Gwangju KWJBusan PUS
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Tue, Jul 28
Gwangju KWJBusan PUS
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Wed, Jul 29
Gwangju KWJBusan PUS
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Sat, Jul 25
Gwangju KWJBusan PUS
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Mon, Jul 27
Gwangju KWJBusan PUS
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
Gwangju KWJBusan PUS
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
Gwangju KWJBusan PUS
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
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How much do flights to Busan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£68

Cheapest round-trip

£124

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Jin Air

Getting from Busan airport to the city center

Fastest options: Busan Metro Line 3 and airport limousine buses. Best value: city buses and metro.

Busan is served by Gimhae International Airport (PUS), located approximately 20 km west of the city center. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations including Seomyeon, Haeundae, and Busan Station. Transport options include the Busan Metro Light Rail, airport limousine buses, city buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on your destination and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-45 min

₩1,500 – ₩1,800; ₩1,500–1,800 (~$1–1.50 USD); requires transfer at Daejeo

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Seomyeon

50-70 min

₩7,000; ₩7,000 (~$5.50 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Haeundae Beach

40-55 min

₩6,000; ₩6,000 (~$4.50 USD)

every 15–25 min (traffic dependent)

KTX train connections

45-60 min

₩1,800; ₩1,800 (~$1.40 USD); T-money card accepted

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

30-50 min

₩25,000 – ₩40,000; ₩25,000–40,000 (~$19–30 USD); metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-50 min

₩25,000 – ₩45,000; ₩25,000–45,000 (~$19–35 USD); varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-50 min

₩60,000 – ₩100,000; ₩60,000–100,000 (~$45–75 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in KRW; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • T-money transportation cards are accepted on metro and city buses and offer transfer discounts.
  • The Busan Metro Light Rail connects to Line 2 at Sasang and Line 3 at Daejeo for transfers to central Busan.
  • Taxi fares are metered; late-night surcharges (20%) apply between 00:00 and 04:00.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Busan

Depart from
Gwangju
Arrive to
Gimhae International
Average flights per week
348
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Geoje Island - Yeong Island

Check-in for a flight from Gwangju to Busan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jin AirJNALJYes
Air BusanABLBXYes
Tway AirlinesTWBTWYes
Korean AirKALKEYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Busan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C1°C
February8°C2°C
March12°C6°C
April16°C10°C
May20°C14°C
June23°C18°C
July26°C22°C
August28°C24°C
September25°C21°C
October20°C15°C
November15°C9°C
December8°C3°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
300
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
29°C25°C
19 Jul
11%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
19%
29°C25°C
20 Jul
30°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
45%
29°C25°C
21 Jul
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
79%
27°C26°C
22 Jul
31°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
29°C25°C
23 Jul
62%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
19%
29°C25°C
24 Jul
67%
30°C25°C
Saturday
18 Jul
17%
28°C25°C
25 Jul
15%
28°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jin Air, Air Busan, Tway Airlines, Korean Air, and Jeju Air. Gwangju and Busan have 348 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Busan, consider visiting Geoje Island, and Yeong Island.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Gwangju?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Gwangju and Jeju City, Seoul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Busan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Busan and Seoul, Tokyo, Jeju City, Osaka, Fukuoka, London, Bangkok, Manila, Okinawa Island, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cebu, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Perth, Denpasar, New Delhi, Hanoi.
What airports are near Gwangju?
The main airport in Gwangju is Gwangju. It is also served by Gimhae International, Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Yeosu, Ulsan, Pohang, Sacheon.
What airports are near Busan?
The main airport in Busan is Gimhae International. It is also served by Gimhae International, Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Yeosu, Ulsan, Pohang, Sacheon.
Which airlines fly between Gwangju and Busan?
Currently, you can fly between Gwangju and Busan with Jin Air, Air Busan, Tway Airlines, Korean Air, Jeju Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Gwangju and Busan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Gwangju and Busan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Gwangju and Busan?
Traveling between Gwangju and Busan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Gwangju?
There are a number of airports in and around Gwangju. The main one is Gwangju and other nearby airports include Gimhae International, Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Yeosu, Ulsan, Pohang, Sacheon
How many airports are there near Busan?
There are a number of airports in and around Busan. The main one is Gimhae International and other nearby airports include Gimhae International, Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Yeosu, Ulsan, Pohang, Sacheon.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Gwangju and Busan depart?
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