Flying from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Bangkok is two hours behind Busan and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from PUS to BKK start from 18:00 — the earliest with Air Busan. The last departure is at 20:40 with Korean Air. Overall, you can choose from 27 weekly Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights.
Your PUS to BKK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Bangkok (and then other parts of Thailand) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with Jeju Air on this route.
Korean Air tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PUS to BKK flights, with 93.44% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between PUS and BKK:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
R 1,033 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,219. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from PUS to BKK by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PUS to BKK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Of the departures from Gimhae International Airport, 78.19% touch down on time at their destination.
Gimhae International Airport is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Busan. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the quickest route and public transport alternatives.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to PUS:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're arriving on a late Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BKK:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Gimhae International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PUS to BKK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.
