Busan to Naha (PUS–OKA) — 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.
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PUS–OKA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jin Air and Eastar Jet lead the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ Jin Air Also: KE | 7 | 738 | 2h | – | – | KE |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 4 | 738 | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Naha from Busan
| Metric | PUS→OKA | CJJ→OKA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PUS | – | 133 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
PUS: KST · OKA: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Busan, it's 6:00 PM in Naha.
South Korean passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Complete the Visit Japan Web registration (vjw.digital.go.jp) before travel to pre-register your customs and immigration declaration, which generates a QR code that speeds up arrival processing. This replaced the paper arrival card at most airports.
At immigration, biometric data (fingerprints and photo) is collected for all foreign nationals. The 90-day entry covers tourism, business meetings, and visiting friends or family. Working is not permitted. For stays beyond 90 days, a visa must be obtained at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul before travel. Extensions within Japan are possible at a Regional Immigration Bureau but require a valid reason and are not guaranteed.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon and Gimpo to Tokyo Narita, Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Okinawa run 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours. Korean Air, Asiana, ANA, JAL, Peach, Jin Air, T'way, Jeju Air, and Air Busan operate dozens of daily frequencies across all routes, making Japan the single most connected destination from Korea. Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), trading at roughly 9 to 10 KRW per JPY 1. IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, ICOCA) work on all trains and at convenience stores. Buy one from any ticket machine for JPY 500 deposit. Japan Rail Pass (7 days, JPY 50,000) covers all JR trains including shinkansen.
PUS–OKA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PUS to OKA
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Naha International Airport (OKA) are connected by nonstop service from Jin Air and Eastar Jet. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PUS to OKA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PUS to OKA is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fukuoka, Kansai and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cheongju (CJJ).