Flying from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS): What you need to know
Busan is two hours behind Melbourne. Busan Gimhae International Airport is located in Busan, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to PUS, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to PUS departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PUS flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PUS:
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Getting from Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
From Busan Gimhae International Airport, central Busan is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
₹ 28,757 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 54,750. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to PUS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
September is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS), while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Busan based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to PUS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Busan to range from 22ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Busan
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Busan Gimhae International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Busan:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge are essential stops on your Busan itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Daejeon is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've experienced Busan. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.
Around 193 kilometres west of Busan, Gwangju is another essential stop in South Korea. Experience major highlights starting with World Cup Stadium, Gwangju K-POP Star Road feat. BTS J-Hope Hope world and Gwangju Biennale.
