Why go
- City in South Korea.
- Served by Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
History
Busan, officially Busan Metropolitan City, is the second most populous city in South Korea, after Seoul; it has a population of over 3.3 million as of 2024. It is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, with its port being South Korea's busiest and the sixth-busiest in the world. The surrounding "Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region" is South Korea's largest industrial area. The large volumes of port traffic and urban population in excess of 1 million makes Busan a Large-Port metropolis using the Southampton System of Port-City classification. As of 2025, Busan Port is the primary port in Korea and the world's sixth-largest container port.
Where to stay
203 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · hotel1.me
141 Millaksubyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · ag405hotel.com
189 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · centralbay.co.kr
28 Bujeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea · h-avenuebusan.com
14-7 Jungang-daero 691beonga-gil, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
68 Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · afterchapter.co.kr
32 Jungang-daero 691beon-gil, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea · arbanhotel.com
12 Namcheonbada-ro 33beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
29 Millaksubyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · havenuebridge.com
Busan, South Korea
39 Seojeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea · toyoko-inn.com
217 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · homershotel.com
229 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · kensington.co.kr
56-12 Gaya-daero 784beon-gil, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea · hotels.wingontravel.com
5, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, 237 beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea · toyoko-inn.com
225 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea · aquapalace.co.kr
133 Jeonpo-daero, Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea · avanihotels.com
777 Jungang-daero, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea · all.accor.com
15 Millaksubyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
16 Gaya-daero 756beon-gil, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
56 Bujeon-ro, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
46-7 Jungang-daero 692beon-gil, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
71 Sincheon-daero, Beomcheon-dong, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Chinese, Restaurant · 짜장면 6,000원 탕수육 등등 25,000-30,000원 Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:30-21:00 · 27 대영로243번길
Noodles, Drinking Water, Restaurant · 2019년 연이은 태풍으로 인한 지반 약화로 일어난 산사태에 의해 매몰됨. 60대 식당 주인 사망. 약 6년이 지난 2025년 기준 옆의 주택과 함께 사실상 철거됨. Opening hours: None. · 부산광역시
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 102 중앙대로, 부산광역시, 48938 · subway.co.kr
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 91 동평로, 부산광역시 · mcdonalds.co.kr
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00 ~ 22:00 Features: takeaway · 78 센텀중앙로, 부산광역시, 1462 · starbucks.co.kr
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, Tu, Th 17:00-21:30; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-15:00, 17:30-24:00; Su 12:00-15:00, 17:30-21:30 Features:… · unodostacos.carrd.co
Korean, Local, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00 · gaemizib.com
Diner, Korean, Soba, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 수영로582번길28, 48297 · m.place.naver.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-02:00 · 광안해변로 · casabusano.com
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:30 Features: air conditioning · 20 구남로, 부산광역시, 48094 · sulbing.com
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 · 36-1 Nampodong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Busan · osulloc.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 305 수영로, 부산광역시, 48434 · qooqoo.co.kr
Fast Food, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · lotteria.com
American, Steak, Restaurant · American/Steak restaurant · 287 해운대해변로, 부산광역시, 334 · outback.co.kr
Congee, Restaurant · Congee restaurant · bonjuk.co.kr
Indian, Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-12:00 Features: vegan options, halal
Ramen, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · 57 우동1로, 48088
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 69 서전로10번길, 부산광역시, 47295
Mala, Sichuan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 311 수영로, 부산광역시, 48434
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 225 중앙대로
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 24 장전로12번길, 부산광역시, 46292 · instagram.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · blog.naver.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Gimbap, Restaurant · Gimbap restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · tideshop.co.kr
Bagel, Coffee, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
돼지국밥(Pork Rice Soup), 돼지수육(Pork Suyug), Restaurant · Opening hours: 00:00-24:00 · 부산광역시
Asian, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · 84 대동로, 부산광역시, 84
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 · 16 중앙대로692번길, 부산광역시
보쌈, Boiled Pork, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00, 17:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 68번길 50, 2층 서면로, 부산광역시, 47286
Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:30 · 용소로8번길, 48499
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 43 부산대학로64번길, 부산광역시
Coffee & Bread, Cafe · Opening hours: 12:00-22:30 · 94 금정로, 부산광역시
Chicken, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · k-food24.com
Regional, Korean, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · instagram.com
Buffet, Restaurant · Buffet restaurant · 79 센텀중앙로, 부산광역시 · gotheparty.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · facebook.com
Seafood, Blowfish, Restaurant · Seafood/Blowfish restaurant · 18 온천장로107번길
국밥, 국수, Restaurant · 국밥/국수 restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 1523 중앙대로
Breakfast, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) 16 km to the centre
Busan, 26, KR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 24 airlines (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Air Busan, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 36 destinations incl. Osaka, Qingdao, Tokyo, Bangkok, Beijing… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 24 airlines, 36 direct destinations
- Korean Air KE (737-800, 737-900, A330-300, A321) · 18 routes: Agana, Bangkok, Beijing, Cebu, Cheju, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City*, Hong Kong, Nagoya, Nanjing, Osaka, Qingdao, Sapporo, Seoul, Shanghai, Siem-reap, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, 734, A321, 735, 330) · 17 routes: Bangkok*, Beijing, Cheju, Fukuoka, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hangzhou, Huangshan, Manila, Okinawa, Osaka*, Qingdao*, Saipan, Seoul*, Shanghai, Shenyang, Tokyo*
- Air Busan BX (A321, 734, A320) · 14 routes: Cebu, Changcha, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Macau, Osaka, Qingdao, Siem-reap, Taipei, Taiyuan, Tokyo, Wuhan, Xi'an
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737-800, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Nanjing*, Qingdao*, Shanghai
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800, 737-900) · 3 routes: Nagoya*, Osaka*, Tokyo
- Air China CA (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Beijing, Hangzhou*
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 2 routes: Cebu, Manila
- Jeju Air 7C (737) · 2 routes: Bangkok, Cheju
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 2 routes: Kalibo, Manila
- Shanghai Airlines FM (737, 737-800, 737-900) · 2 routes: Qingdao*, Shanghai
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321) · 2 routes: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319) · 1 route: Vladivostok
- Air Macau NX (A320) · 1 route: Macau
- AirAsia X D7 (330) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320) · 1 route: Okinawa*
- American Airlines AA (737) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Cathay Pacific CX (A320, A321) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Airlines CI (A330-300, 737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320) · 1 route: Shenyang
- Dragonair KA (A320, A321) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Hainan Airlines HU (A330-300) · 1 route: Beijing*
- Peach Aviation MM (A320) · 1 route: Osaka
- Thai Airways International TG (330) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Zest Air Z2 (A320) · 1 route: Kalibo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
용호만유람선터미널
Ferry terminal · 1.7 km from the centre
용호항
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre
Busan Port International Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.5 km from the centre
Busan Port International Cruise Ship Terminal 2
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre · 부산항시설관리센터
Busan Port International Passenger Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre · 부산항만공사
Busan Port International Cruise Ship Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · 부산항시설관리센터
Busan - Hitakatsu
Ferry route · 미래고속코비
Busan - Izuhara
Ferry route · 미래고속코비
Busan - Hakata
Ferry route · Camellia Line Co., ltd.
Busan - Shimonoseki
Ferry route · Kampu Ferry Co.,Ltd., Pugwan Ferry Co., Ltd.
Busan - Osaka
Ferry route · Panstar Shipping Co Ltd.
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PUS has direct flights to 36 destinations on 24 airlines (incl. Osaka, Qingdao, Tokyo, Bangkok, Beijing…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 용호만유람선터미널, 1.7 km); routes include Busan - Hitakatsu, Busan - Izuhara, Busan - Hakata.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Busan (Pusan), Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Coach / shuttle operator
Coach / shuttle operator
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.