Travelling from London to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): What you need to know
You can take your pick of multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Gimhae International Airport is located in Busan. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is nine hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to PUS.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to PUS departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Gimhae International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Gimhae International Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and PUS.
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PUS flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Gimhae International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that take off from STN land at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Reserve a hotel close to PUS if you're catching a late flight from London to Gimhae International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Gimhae International Airport rental car and explore Busan and beyond with your own wheels. With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car and HI RENT A CAR are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Gimhae International Airport flight.
Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
Central Busan is around 11 kilometres from Gimhae International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Gimhae International Airport is $727. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $965. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to PUS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to Gimhae International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Gimhae International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Visit Busan in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Busan is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 29ºC. Book your London to PUS flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Gimhae International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 8ºC.
More about Busan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Busan right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Gimhae International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge are popular attractions which should feature on every Busan itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Daejeon is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've seen Busan. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.
Around 193 kilometres west of Busan, Gwangju is another favourite stop in South Korea. Start your sightseeing at World Cup Stadium, Gwangju K-POP Star Road feat. BTS J-Hope Hope world and Gwangju Biennale.