Chennai (MAA) to Busan (PUS) flights: best routings via Singapore, Bangkok & Seoul, fares, flight time, Gimhae airport tips and South Korea K-ETA/visa for Indians.
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Quick answer: Chennai to Busan flights take about ≈ 12–16h (1–2 stops via SE/E Asia), No non-stop — 1–2 stop via SIN, BKK, KUL or Seoul (ICN). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest MAA–PUS fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Chennai to Busan? FlightGPT compares live MAA to PUS fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Chennai to Busan non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Chennai-Busan fare is one search away.
No carrier flies MAA–PUS non-stop. The most practical routings connect through Southeast Asia — Singapore Airlines via Singapore, Thai Airways via Bangkok, Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur — onto Busan, or through Seoul Incheon on Korean Air or Asiana with a short domestic-style hop down to Gimhae. Some itineraries route via a Gulf hub but that lengthens the trip. For South India, the SE Asian hubs usually offer the best price and timing, giving 2–4 sensible same-day connections, while Korean carriers via Seoul keep you on one alliance.
A Singapore or Bangkok connection typically keeps total time near 12–14 hours with a single change. Going via Seoul Incheon adds an Incheon–Gimhae leg (about 1 hour flying, or you can self-transfer to the KTX train), which can mean two stops but puts you on a strong Korean carrier. Layovers of 2–4 hours are common at the Asian hubs. If you want the fewest stops, a one-change SE Asian routing usually wins; if you value Korean-carrier service and onward domestic options, route via ICN.
Busan Gimhae International (PUS) lies about 16 km west of the city. The Busan–Gimhae Light Rail and a connection to Metro Line 2 link the airport to central Busan in roughly 40–50 minutes for around 1,500–2,000 won. Limousine buses run to major districts like Haeundae and Seomyeon in 40–60 minutes. A taxi to Haeundae beach costs roughly 25,000–30,000 won. Busan's clean, English-signed metro then makes reaching the beaches, Jagalchi fish market and Gamcheon culture village straightforward.
Korean and SE Asian carriers on this route generally include 23–30 kg checked baggage in economy plus 7–10 kg cabin — Korean Air and Asiana use a 1-piece or 2-piece system depending on fare, so check the rules. Promotional fares may trim the allowance. Business class lifts you to around 32–40 kg with lounge access at the hub. Round-trip economy from Chennai to Busan generally falls in the ₹55,000–₹95,000 range, peaking over the Korean summer holidays and the October Busan International Film Festival.
Busan is at its best in spring (April–May, cherry blossoms) and autumn (September–November, mild and clear), which are also good-value months for flights. Summer (July–August) brings beach crowds, humidity and the monsoon, plus peak fares. October is busy and atmospheric thanks to the famous film festival. Winters are cold but milder than Seoul. For the best blend of weather and price, target the shoulder months and book 8–12 weeks ahead. Daytime spring and autumn highs sit around 18–24°C.
Busan offers a relaxed, coastal counterpoint to Seoul — Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches, the colourful Gamcheon "Machu Picchu of Korea", the buzzing Jagalchi seafood market and the BIFF film festival. The Korean Wave (K-pop, K-drama) draws younger Indian travellers, and Busan pairs naturally with a Seoul leg via the 2.5-hour KTX bullet train. Vegetarian options are growing but limited, so research restaurants ahead. See our Chennai to Seoul page if you plan to combine both cities on one trip.
Indian passport holders need a South Korea visa arranged in advance; apply through the Korean visa application centre with the usual documents, financials and itinerary, allowing about 7–15 working days for processing. South Korea's K-ETA electronic travel authorisation has applied to some nationalities and its rules change periodically, so verify the current visa requirement for Indian nationals before you book rather than assuming. Carry proof of funds, accommodation and return travel. Note that a single visa covers entry through any Korean airport, including Gimhae.
No. All routings have 1 or 2 stops, via Singapore, Bangkok or Seoul, with total journey times of about 12–16 hours over roughly 6,080 km.
Economy round-trips typically run ₹55,000–₹95,000, with the lowest fares in spring and autumn shoulder months when booked 8–12 weeks ahead.
Yes, a visa arranged in advance, with processing of about 7–15 working days; verify the current K-ETA rules for Indian nationals before booking.
The light rail plus Metro Line 2 reaches central Busan in about 40–50 minutes for 1,500–2,000 won; a taxi to Haeundae costs roughly 25,000–30,000 won.
Busan is 3h 30m ahead of India year-round, so an overnight Chennai departure typically arrives in Busan in the afternoon of the next day.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) offer mild 18–24°C weather and lower fares, while July–August summer brings crowds and peak prices.
What you pay on the Chennai–Busan route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Chennai to Busan live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across .
Last-minute Chennai to Busan fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Chennai Busan prices across — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Chennai and Busan — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 12–16h (1–2 stops via SE/E Asia). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Chennai Busan ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Chennai–Busan fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service carrier ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.