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Connecting route · Thailand → South Korea

Flights from Phuket to Busan

There are no direct flights from Phuket to Busan. 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
HKTPUSPVG

Phuket to Busan at a glance

Fastest journey7h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Phuket 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
HKT Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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2
HKT Hong Kong (HKG) PUS
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 56m
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3
HKT Taipei (TPE) PUS
Leg 1: Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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4
HKT Seoul (ICN) PUS
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 19m
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5
HKT Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) PUS
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m
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HKT Bangkok (BKK) PUS
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air
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
+2hBusan vs Phuket
Currency in Busan
KRW
Airports
HKT → PUS

Flights from Phuket to Busan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Phuket to Busan?
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 Phuket to Busan?
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 Phuket and Busan?
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 Phuket and Busan?
Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between Phuket and Busan?
Busan is 2 hours ahead of Phuket.

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