Cheap flights to Busan

eDreams brings together every option for your trip to Busan (South Korea) in a single search. Browse airlines, flight times, layovers and prices side by side, and use the departure time or duration filters to zero in on the flight that works for you.

Most flights to Busan arrive at Gimhae International Airport (PUS), the city's main airport.

Recently, the cheapest fare to Busan booked through eDreams was £34. This figure is only a guide, though, since your own price will shift depending on when you travel and how early you book.

Among travellers heading to Busan, Jeju Air is the airline of choice.

Your ideal time to visit Busan comes down to the kind of weather you enjoy. In Busan, temperatures typically reach around 28ºC at the peak of summer and fall as low as 1ºC during the coldest spell. Knowing this in advance helps with choosing your travel dates, packing the right clothes and planning what to do while you're there.

• Typical highs: temperatures can reach around 30ºC in the hottest months
• Typical lows: temperatures can drop to about 0ºC in the coldest months
• Hottest month: August
• Coldest month: January
• Driest month: December
• Wettest month: July

Jeju Air runs non-stop flights to Busan, departing from the following cities:

• Taipei flown by Jeju Air
• Tokyo flown by Jeju Air
• Osaka flown by Jeju Air
• Hong Kong flown by Vietjet
• Shanghai flown by Spring Airlines

If you don't mind a stopover, you can also reach Busan via China Eastern Airlines, among others. Some of the departure cities on these connecting routes include:

• London flown by China Eastern Airlines
• Singapore flown by Vietjet
• London flown by Air China

Keep these quick checks in mind to cut the cost of your trip to Busan:

• Flexible dates: look at a handful of departure days before settling on one. Shifting your trip by a day in either direction can sometimes bring the fare down noticeably.
• Nearby airports: it's worth comparing the alternatives. An airport a little further from Busan can sometimes work out cheaper than flying into the main one.
• Baggage: check exactly what's included in each fare before you commit. Knowing your allowance upfront means no surprise costs when you reach the airport.

Before you fly, look into the entry requirements for South Korea and allow plenty of time to get any documents sorted.

One more thing: booking a hotel alongside your flight unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay, and adding a hire car to the same booking can bring further savings when combined with your flights and accommodation.