Travelling from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Busan is one hour ahead of Qingdao and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport flights. The 12:30 departure with Air Busan is the earliest available. Korean Air operates the latest service of the day at 13:15.
Your TAO to PUS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Busan is your gateway to discovering Busan (and maybe even some other great parts of South Korea!). Check out the direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Busan on this route.
With a dependable 96.72% of services arriving as scheduled, Korean Air is the most punctual carrier for TAO to PUS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
At the moment, Rs23,855 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs45,017. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from TAO to PUS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
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Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)
TAO is located at No.99 Minhang Road.
87% of flights leaving Qingdao Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from TAO.
To reach Qingdao Airport from central Qingdao, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near TAO? If you're catching an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Consider booking a hotel near PUS if you're catching a late Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Gimhae International Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The quietest month for a flight from Qingdao Airport to Gimhae International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Busan based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Qingdao 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 and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from TAO to PUS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Busan, now it's time to explore other corners of South Korea. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Seoul to check off its top attractions. From Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 354 kilometres north-west of Busan, Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.
