Busan to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (PUS–CEB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PUS–CEB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Busan, Jin Air and Jeju Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BX Air Busan Also: OZ | 7 | 321 | 3h47 | – | – | OZ |
| LJ Jin Air Also: KE | 7 | 738 | 4h15 | – | – | KE |
| 7C Jeju Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City from Busan
| Metric | PUS→CEB | TAE→CEB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PUS | – | 52 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
PUS: KST · CEB: PST
When it's 6:00 PM in Busan, it's 5:00 PM in Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City.
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PUS–CEB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PUS to CEB
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Busan, Jin Air and Jeju Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PUS to CEB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PUS to CEB is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,811 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Clark, Incheon and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Daegu (TAE).