Xiamen to Busan (XMN–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 45m 9CAYCA 7C9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Busan flights
TPE Taoyuan 4h 55m AEBRCI 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
KIX Osaka 5h 25m SC 7CBXKE Osaka (KIX) to Busan flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 5h 43m 3UCAMF BXFMKE Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Busan flights
ICN Seoul 5h 53m KEMF AFGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
PEK Beijing 6h 18m CAHULH CAKEOZ Beijing (PEK) to Busan flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 6h 40m AEMF 7CBXOZ Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Busan flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 7h 40m 9CMFNS 7C Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Busan flights
DYG Zhangjiajie (Yongding) 7h 58m FU 7CBX Zhangjiajie (Yongding) (DYG) to Busan flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 3UCAJD BX Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Busan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Xiamen to Busan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between XMN and PUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,083
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.

Other ways to reach Busan from Xiamen

Nearby airports with service to Gimhae International Airport.
Metric XMN→PUS RMQ→PUS
Distance from XMN 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 10
Airports within 200 miles of XMN with service to Gimhae International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Xiamen.
XMN: CST · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
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.

Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

XMN–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Busan route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to PUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Kansai.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Xiamen.
Yes, return flights from PUS to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RMQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Kansai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taichung (Qingshui) (RMQ).