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Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Busan

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Istanbul to Busan

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July 2 - July 9

Cheapest

IST - Busan

$795

$793

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August 13 - August 21

Cheapest

Best

SAW - Busan

$845

$793

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July 9 - July 16

IST - Busan

$787

$798

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August 19 - August 26

IST - Busan

$796

$801

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September 13 - September 20

IST - Busan

$645

$801

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June 21 - June 28

Best

Earliest

IST - Busan

$878

$809

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June 22 - July 18

IST - Busan

$825

$814

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June 21 - July 18

Earliest

IST - Busan

$825

$814

Round trip

June 25 - July 18

IST - Busan

$811

$814

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June 21 - July 13

Earliest

IST - Busan

$821

$814

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Busan

Fares for cheap flights from Istanbul to Busan typically range from $622–$967, with a median of $740. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Busan, June stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $639. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $659, while April presents a median fare of $735. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Busan takes approximately 22h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a distance of 8,257 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Busan

Regular price: $685 - $1,229

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Busan are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to Busan is between $685 and $1229. The current lowest deal is $793 with IndiGo, for travel from July 2 to July 9.

now $793

Low $685

High $1,229

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Busan

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Busan is June, with a median price of $639. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1127. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $639

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,127

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Feb

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Busan

IndiGo

Coyne Aviation

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Busan

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Busan

Istanbul (IST) - Busan (PUS)

Asiana Airlines

$885

$912

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Busan

Istanbul (IST) - Busan (PUS)

Asiana Airlines

$878

$928

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Busan

Istanbul (IST) - Busan (PUS)

IndiGo

$878

$809

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Busan

Istanbul (IST) - Busan (PUS)

IndiGo, Coyne Aviation

$825

$814

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Busan

Istanbul (IST) - Busan (PUS)

IndiGo, Coyne Aviation

$821

$814

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Busan

Istanbul (IST) - Busan (PUS)

IndiGo, Coyne Aviation

$821

$814

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Busan

7 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 28

$878 → $809

8 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 21

$845 → $793

7 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 30

$873 → $841

7 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 29

$878 → $846

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Busan

Istanbul - Busan route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Istanbul to Busan are above the typical level, with a current price of $793.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Busan, with a median price of $639.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 22h 10m with 2 stopovers.

Flights from Istanbul to Busan typically take 22h 10m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are available from multiple airlines.

Connecting flights are available from Istanbul to Busan, with no direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

IndiGo offers connecting flights.

IndiGo has offered connecting flights from Istanbul to Busan in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Busan appear frequently, with 0.53 deals per day.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport (IST) is a major hub, offering a wide selection of flights to Busan.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$793

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW) provides another convenient option for flights from Istanbul to Busan.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$832

Busan main airports to arrive at

Gimhae International (PUS)

Cheapest

Gimhae International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to Busan.

📍 ~12 km from Busan city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$793

Airports nearby Busan used as alternative

Daegu International (TAE)

Daegu International offers significant flight volume and excellent connectivity, making it a useful alternative.

📍 ~60 km from Busan (reachable by KTX high-speed rail and express buses)

💸 Flights from ~$800

Ulsan (USN)

Cheapest

Ulsan is geographically the closest alternative, very convenient for domestic travel within South Korea.

📍 ~45 km from Busan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$723

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a major regional hub that often offers competitive pricing on regional Asian routes.

📍 ~250 km from Busan (requires a significant cross-country journey)

💸 Flights from ~$838

Fukuoka (FUK)

Fukuoka is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity, accessible via ferry or short flight.

📍 ~200 km from Busan (reachable by high-speed ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$741

Gwangju (KWJ)

Gwangju provides additional domestic and limited regional international options for the southwestern region.

📍 ~200 km from Busan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$889

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Busan

75% AI deal score

$3,318

From IST

Elite

Aug 20

Busan, South Korea

75% AI deal score

$3,322

From IST

Elite

Aug 25

Busan, South Korea

75% AI deal score

Busan, South Korea

67% AI deal score

$8,863

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Busan

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Look out for sales or promotions that may occur throughout the year.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor prices. There isn't a single 'best' time, as prices can fluctuate.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to ground travel, the savings on airfare can sometimes be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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