Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Busan and Tokyo are in the UTC+9 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are 49 Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 07:45 Jin Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:20 with Korean Air.
To ensure you get on your PUS to NRT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, so jetting to Tokyo (and then exploring more of Japan!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Jeju Air.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier offering PUS to NRT flights. An impressive 88.83% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PUS and NRT:
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
R 781 is the best price for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,094. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PUS to NRT.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
When it comes to Gimhae International Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Gimhae International Airport from central Busan, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PUS? If you're catching an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
If you're getting in on a late Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near NRT:
Pick up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the busiest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
When reserving your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUS to NRT in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key reasons to visit.
