Bangkok to Busan (BKK–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BKK–PUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jeju Air, Air Busan and Jin Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,298 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7C Jeju Air | 7 | 738 | 5h40 | – | – | – |
| BX Air Busan | 7 | 321 | 5h18 | – | – | – |
| LJ Jin Air | 4 | 738 | 5h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · PUS: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 8:00 PM in Busan.
Thai passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. You need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) approved before boarding, applied for at k-eta.go.kr. The K-ETA costs KRW 10,000 (about THB 260) and is valid for 3 years with multiple entries. Through December 31, 2026, the K-ETA fee is waived for Thai nationals. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return ticket may be requested at immigration.
At Incheon (ICN), immigration is fast. Automated gates are available for repeat visitors enrolled in the SES (Smart Entry Service) program. First-time visitors go through the staffed lanes and get fingerprinted and photographed. The 90-day visa-free stay covers tourism and short business visits but not employment. If you plan to study or work, apply for the appropriate visa at the Korean Embassy in Bangkok before departure.
Direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Incheon run about 5 hours on Thai Airways, Korean Air, Asiana, and several low-cost carriers including Thai AirAsia X and Jin Air. South Korea uses the Korean won (KRW), trading at roughly 38 KRW per THB 1. T-money cards work on all Seoul metro, buses, and taxis at KRW 1,400 per metro ride (about THB 37). Card payments work everywhere. Convenience stores sell T-money cards for KRW 2,500.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–PUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to PUS
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, Air Busan and Jin Air. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BKK to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to PUS is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,298 miles (3,698 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Taiwan Taoyuan and Kaohsiung. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.