Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Busan?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Busan takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Busan?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Busan is 802 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Busan?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Busan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Busan?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Busan and Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Manila, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Kaohsiung, Da Nang, Jeju City, Melbourne, Cairns, Chiang Mai, Angeles, Sydney, Osaka, Kota Kinabalu, Brisbane.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Busan?

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The main airport in Busan is Gimhae International. It is also served by Gimhae International, Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Ulsan, Sacheon, Pohang, Yeosu, Gwangju, Muan International.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Busan?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Busan thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Busan can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Busan?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Busan with Air Busan, China Eastern Airlines, Jin Air, Jeju Air, Korean Air.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Busan?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Busan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Busan?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Busan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 15

How many airports are there near Busan?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Busan. The main one is Gimhae International and other nearby airports include Gimhae International, Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Ulsan, Sacheon, Pohang, Yeosu, Gwangju, Muan International.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Busan depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Busan arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Busan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Busan depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Busan arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Busan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£88
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£110
Cheapest round-trip	£184
Average round-trip	£205
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Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	2	---
Shanghai Airlines	2	2	---	2	---	2	---
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	2	2
Shanghai Airlines	2	2	2	2	1	2	2
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	2	---	2	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	1	---	---	2	---	---
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
China Eastern Airlines	---	1	2	1	---	1	1
Shanghai Airlines	2	1	---	1	2	1	1
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air Busan	ABL	BX	Yes	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Jin Air	JNA	LJ	Yes	0 0
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	No	No
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	1°C
February	8°C	3°C
March	12°C	6°C
April	16°C	10°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	23°C	18°C
July	26°C	22°C
August	28°C	24°C
September	25°C	20°C
October	20°C	15°C
November	15°C	9°C
December	8°C	3°C