Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Busan?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Busan takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Busan?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Busan is 802 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Busan?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Busan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, Jeju Air, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Busan?

Accepted Answer

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, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Perth, Denpasar, New Delhi, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Busan?

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The main airport in Busan is Gimhae International. It is also served by Gimhae International, Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gwangju, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gunsan, Sacheon, Pohang.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Busan?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Busan with Air Busan, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, Jin Air, Spring Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Busan?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Busan?

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Traveling between Shanghai 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Busan?

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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, Ulsan, Yeosu, Gunsan, Sacheon, Pohang.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Busan depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Busan arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Busan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Busan depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Busan arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Busan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£86
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£193
Cheapest round-trip	£176
Average round-trip	£241
Nonstop flights in August	£99 – £519

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Busan Metro Light Rail (Line 3) to Seomyeon	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
Airport Limousine Bus to Haeundae	50-70 min	₩7,000; ₩7,000 (~$5.50 USD)	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Haeundae Beach
Airport Limousine Bus to Busan Station	40-55 min	₩6,000; ₩6,000 (~$4.50 USD)	every 15–25 min (traffic dependent)	KTX train connections
City Bus (307) to Seomyeon	45-60 min	₩1,800; ₩1,800 (~$1.40 USD); T-money card accepted	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Taxi to city center	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
Ride-hailing (Kakao T)	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
Private transfer	30-50 min	₩60,000 – ₩100,000; ₩60,000–100,000 (~$45–75 USD); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	1	1	1	---	1
Korean Air	1	1	1	2	1	2	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	2	1	1	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jeju Air	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 32 total	Daily flights: 4.57 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Korean Air	1	1	1	2	1	2	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jeju Air	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 34 total	Daily flights: 4.86 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	2	2	3	4	3
Korean Air	1	1	1	2	1	2	1
Shanghai Airlines	1	---	---	---	3	4	3
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jeju Air	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air Busan	ABL	BX	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes
Jin Air	JNA	LJ	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	1°C
February	8°C	2°C
March	12°C	6°C
April	16°C	10°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	23°C	18°C
July	26°C	22°C
August	28°C	24°C
September	25°C	21°C
October	20°C	15°C
November	15°C	9°C
December	8°C	3°C

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