Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from London
  4. London to Busan
Connecting route · United Kingdom → South Korea

Flights from London to Busan

There are no direct flights from London to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Seoul, about 15h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 00m
LONPUSPVG

London to Busan at a glance

Fastest journey14h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Seoul

Best ways to fly from London to Busan

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

1
LON Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 03m
Search
2
LON Seoul (ICN) PUS
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 00m
Search
3
LON Taipei (TPE) PUS
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet
One airline, one ticket ~16h 25m
Search
4
LON Beijing (PEK) PUS
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
Search
5
LON Hanoi (HAN) PUS
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 28m
Search
6
LON Chengdu (TFU) PUS
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Busan
Same alliance ~15h 51m
Search

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
9,181 km5,701 miles
Journey time
14h 00mestimate
Time difference
+9hBusan vs London
Currency in Busan
KRW
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → PUS

Flights from London to Busan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Busan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Seoul 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 London to Busan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,181 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Busan?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE) and Beijing (PEK). British Airways flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Busan?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between London and Busan?
Busan is 9 hours ahead of London.

More flights from London