Osaka to Busan (KIX–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KIX–PUS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Jin Air, Air Busan and Jeju Air lead the route. The flight covers 361 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ Jin Air Also: KE | 28 | 738 | 1h25-1h45 | – | – | KE |
| BX Air Busan Also: OZ | 21 | 321 | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | OZ |
| 7C Jeju Air | 14 | 738 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| TW T'way Air | 14 | 738 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 14 | 738 | 1h40-2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Busan from Osaka
| Metric | KIX→PUS | TAK→PUS | NGO→PUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIX | – | 72 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 3 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
KIX: JST · PUS: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 6:00 PM in Busan.
Japanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance registration. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) was required from 2021 to 2023 but has been suspended for Japanese nationals through the end of 2025. If K-ETA resumes, it costs KRW 10,000 (about JPY 1,100) and takes 24 to 72 hours to process at k-eta.go.kr.
Entry is fast. Immigration at Incheon (ICN) typically takes 15 to 30 minutes with automated gates available for repeat visitors who register biometrics. You need a return or onward ticket and may be asked about accommodation. No proof of funds is routinely requested for Japanese passport holders. The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourism purposes.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Seoul Incheon run about 2 hours 30 minutes, with dozens of daily frequencies on ANA, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, Peach, T'way, Jin Air, and Jeju Air. Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Centrair, and Fukuoka also have heavy direct service. South Korea uses the Korean won (KRW), trading at roughly 9.5 KRW per JPY. T-money transit cards cost KRW 4,000 at any convenience store and work on all Seoul buses, subway, and taxis. No vaccination requirements.
KIX–PUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIX to PUS
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, Air Busan, Jin Air, T'way Air and Eastar Jet. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KIX to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIX to PUS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 361 miles (582 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Takamatsu (TAK) and Tokoname (NGO).