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Flights from Busan to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Busan to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 7h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 55m
PUSHKTPVG

Busan to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey7h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Busan to Phuket

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 Shanghai (PVG) HKT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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PUS Hong Kong (HKG) HKT
Leg 1: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~7h 56m
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PUS Taipei (TPE) HKT
Leg 1: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Tigerair Taiwan
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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4
PUS Seoul (ICN) HKT
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 19m
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PUS Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) HKT
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m
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PUS Bangkok (BKK) HKT
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways
Same alliance ~7h 58m
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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
4,353 km2,703 miles
Journey time
7h 55mestimate
Time difference
-2hPhuket vs Busan
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
PUS → HKT

Flights from Busan to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Busan to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei. 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 Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,353 km.
Where do you change planes between Busan and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Taipei (TPE) and Seoul (ICN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Busan and Phuket?
Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Busan and Phuket?
Phuket is 2 hours behind Busan.

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