Busan to Ho Chi Minh City (PUS–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PUS–SGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icar Air and Vietnam Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,189 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Icar Air Also: W2 | 7 | 321 | 4h55 | – | – | W2 |
| VN Vietnam Airlines Also: KE | 7 | 787 | 4h55 | – | SkyTeam | KE |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PUS: KST · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Busan, it's 4:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
South Korean passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days (extended from 15 days in August 2023). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a return or onward ticket. The 45-day visa-free entry is single-entry. To re-enter Vietnam after leaving (for example, after a side trip to Cambodia or Laos), you need either a new 45-day visa-free entry (with a gap) or an e-visa.
For stays beyond 45 days, the e-visa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn costs $25, allows up to 90 days (single or multiple entry), and is processed within 3 working days. Extensions of the visa-free stay are possible at local immigration offices for about $10 to $25, adding 30 days. The e-visa is the cleaner option if you know you need more than 45 days.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Hanoi (HAN) run about 4 hours 30 minutes, and to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) about 5 hours 30 minutes. Korean Air, Asiana, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and Bamboo Airways operate multiple daily frequencies. Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND), trading at roughly 25,500 VND per $1. ATMs charge VND 22,000 to VND 55,000 per withdrawal. Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app in all major Vietnamese cities. No mandatory vaccinations. Koreans are the largest tourist group in Vietnam, and Korean restaurants, signage, and services are common in Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
PUS–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PUS to SGN
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Icar Air and Vietnam Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PUS to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PUS to SGN is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,189 miles (3,523 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 Cam Ranh, Taiwan Taoyuan and Da Nang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.