Istanbul to Busan flights
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- Lowest observed
- €342, departing 14 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 6 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 13Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia X, China Southern, Korean Air, SCAT Airlines
- Typical journey time
- 26h 45m
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- Route distance
- 8,266 km
- Typical journey time
- 26h 45m
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia X, China Southern, Korean Air, SCAT Airlines
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Korean Air
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
- Gimhae International Airport (PUS) → Busan, city gazetteer reference point (35.1796, 129.0756): ≈ 13 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Istanbul to Busan: November 2026, from €408 (checked 6 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €409 | 8 |
| November 2026 | €408 | 3 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Busan: Monday, from €342 (checked 6 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €342 | 3 |
| Tuesday | €408 | 3 |
| Friday | €375 | 3 |
| Saturday | €409 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Busan: Turkish Airlines, from €492 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | €492Nov 18, 2026 | 28 |
| Air Astana | €605Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Thai Airways | €626Nov 19, 2026 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Busan?
The lowest fare we have observed is €342, found on 6 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Busan?
Cheapest month from Istanbul to Busan: November 2026, from €408 (checked 6 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Busan?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Istanbul to Busan. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Busan?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: AirAsia X, China Southern, Korean Air, SCAT Airlines.
How many of the observed Istanbul to Busan fares were non-stop?
None of the 20 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Istanbul to Busan?
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Busan: Monday, from €342 (checked 6 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Istanbul to Busan?
Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Busan: Turkish Airlines, from €492 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 11 Oct 2026