Kumamoto to Busan (KMJ–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KMJ–PUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eastar Jet leads the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZE Eastar Jet | 7 | 738 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Busan from Kumamoto
| Metric | KMJ→PUS | NGS→PUS | FUK→PUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMJ | – | 55 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | 105 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
KMJ: JST · PUS: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kumamoto, 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.
KMJ–PUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMJ to PUS
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Eastar Jet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KMJ to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMJ to PUS is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chubu Centrair, Narita and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nagasaki (NGS), Fukuoka (FUK) and Kagoshima (KOJ).