Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Busan is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MEL to PUS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gimhae International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and PUS include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight is 245 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 468 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to PUS if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gimhae International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gimhae International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car or HI RENT A CAR to explore Busan and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Gimhae International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
The centre of Busan is around 11 kilometres from Gimhae International Airport. The drive time will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gimhae International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Busan based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Gimhae International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Busan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to PUS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've seen Busan. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Around 354 kilometres north-west of Busan, Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea. Experience major highlights starting with Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.