Cheap flights from Warsaw to Busan

December usually comes in as the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar above shows how the rest of the year compares. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to be in Busan, summer is hot, humid and wet, and winter is cold but clear. Midweek departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, tend to cost less than weekend ones, and avoiding the days around Christmas, Lunar New Year and Chuseok keeps fares and airport crowds down. For summer and holiday travel, book well ahead; for winter departures you can often wait longer and still find reasonable fares.

Nothing on this route flies non-stop, so every option is a connection through a hub. Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Austrian, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Finnair, China Airlines and Helvetic Airways all show up in the results. Fly Dubai is the low-cost carrier of the group, and on low-cost tickets you should expect to pay extra for checked baggage and meals. The rest are full-service airlines, where those things are usually part of the fare, though the cheapest fare families can still limit seat choice or changes. Check what each ticket actually includes before you compare totals.

Gimhae International is the airport for Busan, and it sits outside the city centre on the western side, toward Gimhae itself. The light-rail line connects the terminal to the metro network, and several bus routes run to different parts of the city, so which one suits you depends on where you are staying. Taxis wait at the arrivals exit, and the ride into the centre can take a while in traffic. If you land late, check whether the light rail and metro are still running. Immigration is usually quick outside the peak arrival banks, but queues build when several long-haul flights land close together.

Currency

KRW (₩)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Korean Sign Language, Korean

Emergency number

112, 113, 119

Driving side

right

Calling code

+82

Internet domain

.kr, .한국

Population of Busan

3.5 M (2018)

Time zone

UTC+09 (Asia/Seoul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm whether you leave from F. Chopin or Modlin, since Warsaw's two airports are far apart and the transfer between them is not quick.
• On low-cost tickets, check what the fare includes for checked baggage and meals before you compare totals.
• If your trip is booked as separate tickets, allow a long buffer at the connection, because you will need to collect your bags and check in again.
• Check South Korea's entry rules and your passport validity early, and confirm whether you need a visa or proof of onward travel.
• Use the price calendar to weigh December against the shoulder months before you commit.