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Washington, D.C. BWIBusan PUS
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How much do flights to Busan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£308

Cheapest round-trip

£731

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air Busan

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Gimhae International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Geoje Island - Yeong Island

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Busan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air BusanABLBXYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Korean AirKALKEYes
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

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
8 Feb
0°C-5°C
15 Feb
15°C9°C
Monday
9 Feb
5°C-3°C
16 Feb
86%
10°C9°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
88%
8°C4°C
17 Feb
11°C6°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
10°C5°C
18 Feb
80%
9°C4°C
Thursday
12 Feb
11°C3°C
19 Feb
8°C1°C
Friday
13 Feb
12°C4°C
20 Feb
12°C6°C
Saturday
14 Feb
13°C9°C
21 Feb
85%
13°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Busan. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Busan, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Korean Air, and Spirit Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Busan have 400 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 Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional.
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, Yeosu, Ulsan, Sacheon, Pohang, Gunsan.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Busan?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Busan with Air Busan, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Korean Air, Spirit Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Busan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Busan?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional
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