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Flights from Istanbul to Busan
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Ulaanbaatar or Shanghai, about 12h 51m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 50m
Istanbul to Busan at a glance
Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Ulaanbaatar or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Busan
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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IST Ulaanbaatar (UBN) PUS
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air
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IST Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
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 50mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hBusan vs Istanbul
- Currency in Busan
- KRW
- Airports
- IST, SAW → PUS
Flights from Istanbul to Busan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Busan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Ulaanbaatar, Shanghai and Seoul. 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 Istanbul to Busan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,266 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Busan?
The best connecting points are Ulaanbaatar (UBN), Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN) and Beijing (PEK). MIAT Mongolian Airlines flies both legs via Ulaanbaatar, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Busan?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Busan?
Busan is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.
