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Flights from Busan to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Busan to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Ulaanbaatar or Shanghai, about 12h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 51m
PUSISTUBN

Busan to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Ulaanbaatar or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Busan to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PUS Ulaanbaatar (UBN) IST
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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PUS Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 32m
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PUS Beijing (PEK) IST
Leg 1: Air China, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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PUS Osaka (KIX) IST
Leg 1: Air Busan, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 11m
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PUS Taipei (TPE) IST
Leg 1: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 41m
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PUS Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Air Busan · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,266 km5,133 miles
Journey time
12h 51mestimate
Time difference
-6hIstanbul vs Busan
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
PUS → IST, SAW

Flights from Busan to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Busan to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Ulaanbaatar, Shanghai and Beijing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Busan to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,266 km.
Where do you change planes between Busan and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Ulaanbaatar (UBN), Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PEK) and Osaka (KIX). Air Busan flies both legs via Ulaanbaatar, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Busan and Istanbul?
Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Busan and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Busan.

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