Travelling from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Busan is one hour ahead of Kaohsiung and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from 20 weekly Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KHH to PUS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Busan (and then other destinations in South Korea) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jeju Air.
With a dependable 91.23% of services arriving as planned, Air Busan has the best on-time record for KHH to PUS flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between KHH and PUS include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Right now, 61 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 138 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from KHH to PUS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from KHH to PUS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
Handy information about Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
92% of flights departing from Kaohsiung Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from KHH.
Kaohsiung Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Kaohsiung. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to KHH:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
If you're arriving on a late Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PUS:
Travel at your own pace with a Gimhae International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car or HI RENT A CAR and find adventure across Busan and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Gimhae International Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Busan. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Kaohsiung Airport to Gimhae International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Busan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KHH to PUS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Busan, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Seoul to tick off its top sights. From Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in South Korea, consider Incheon, roughly 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are highlights.