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Connecting route · Spain → South Korea

Flights from Madrid to Busan

There are no direct flights from Madrid to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Seoul, about 16h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 23m
MADPUSPVG

Madrid to Busan at a glance

Fastest journey15h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Madrid 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
MAD Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 20m
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MAD Seoul (ICN) PUS
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 23m
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MAD Tokyo (NRT) PUS
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 16m
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MAD Hong Kong (HKG) PUS
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways
Self-transfer likely ~19h 11m
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MAD Hangzhou (HGH) PUS
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~17h 33m
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MAD Bangkok (BKK) PUS
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Self-transfer likely ~20h 52m
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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
10,320 km6,409 miles
Journey time
15h 23mestimate
Time difference
+8hBusan vs Madrid
Currency in Busan
KRW
Airports
MAD → PUS

Flights from Madrid to Busan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madrid to Busan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. 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 Madrid to Busan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,320 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and Busan?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madrid and Busan?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between Madrid and Busan?
Busan is 8 hours ahead of Madrid.

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