Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Busan is UTC+9, which is four hours behind Auckland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your AKL to PUS flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Auckland Airport to Gimhae International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between AKL and PUS:
Narita International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight is $444. A return ticket right now is $1,000. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from AKL to PUS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Auckland Airport to Gimhae International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to Auckland Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near AKL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Gimhae International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUS instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Busan and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Gimhae International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
Gimhae International Airport to the centre of Busan is around 11 kilometres. Journey times may change depending on traffic and the time of day, so checking a navigation app for real-time estimates is always a smart move.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Gimhae International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Busan in April.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Gimhae International Airport for August if you want to visit Busan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKL to PUS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Busan. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Incheon is another must-experience destination in South Korea and is around 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. No journey is complete without a visit to Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.