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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
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.
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HKT Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
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HKT Hong Kong (HKG) PUS
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways
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HKT Bangkok (BKK) PUS
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin 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
- 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.





