Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Busan (TAO–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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503 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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OZ9728cs
OZ Asiana
321
12:30 PM
CST
3:30 PM
KST
2h
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M T W T F S S
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BX322+1
BX Air Busan
320
12:30 PM
CST
3:30 PM
KST
2h
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M T W T F S S
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KE2082+2
KE Korean
73J
1:15 PM
CST
4:10 PM
KST
1h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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FM8762cs
FM Shanghai
73J
1:15 PM
CST
4:10 PM
KST
1h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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BX321+1
BX Air Busan
320
10:30 AM
KST TI
11:35 AM
CST
2h 5m
60%
M T W T F S S
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OZ9727cs
OZ Asiana
321
10:30 AM
KST TI
11:35 AM
CST
2h 5m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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KE2081+2
KE Korean
73J
11:00 AM
KST TI
11:55 AM
CST
1h 55m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FM8761cs
FM Shanghai
73J
11:00 AM
KST TI
11:55 AM
CST
1h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ICN Seoul 3h 20m 7CFMKE → AFGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 45m AFBACA → 7C9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Busan flights
KIX Osaka 5h NHQWSC → 7CBXKE Osaka (KIX) to Busan flights
TPE Taoyuan 5h 35m B7MUSC → 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
PEK Beijing 7h 1m CAMUNZ → CAKEOZ Beijing (PEK) to Busan flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 35m 3U9HCA → BX Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Busan flights
NRT Narita 8h 15m NHSC → 7CBXJL Narita (NRT) to Busan flights
NGO Tokoname 8h 25m QWSC → JLKELJ Tokoname (NGO) to Busan flights
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo 9h 50m NXZH → BX Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Busan flights
SHE Shenyang 11h 23m 3U9CBK → CZ Shenyang (SHE) to Busan flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Busan
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 503 mi 1h 58m nonstop +1h ahead

TAO–PUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Busan and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Busan (PUS) Busan to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BX Air Busan Also: OZ 7 320 2h – – OZ
KE Korean Air Also: FM 7 73J 1h55 – SkyTeam FM
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – BX
321 Airbus A321 – OZ
73J Boeing 737-900ER – FM, KE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BX (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: KE (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to PUS direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ICN ~3h 20m PVG ~4h 45m CJU ~4h 50m KIX ~5h 0m TPE ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
945
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
503 mi / 809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

Facts

TAO–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Busan route.
Route details
Distance503 mi / 809 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: PUS
Full nameGimhae International Airport
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 503 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TAO to PUS: Air Busan and Korean Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Kansai.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Yes, return flights from PUS to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TAO to PUS

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Busan and Korean Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TAO to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to PUS is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (809 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Kansai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.