How to get fromBusan to Istanbulby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Busan to Istanbul by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport
best
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane PUS - IST
17h 3m
₺20,139–33,144
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Istanbul (IST)plane TAE - IST
17h 53m
₺12,653–31,890
Train, bus to Incheon International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Gwangmyeong Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Gwangmyeong KTX Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1bus
3. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)plane ICN - IST
18h 8m
₺16,134–32,795

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Istanbul (IST) flights

34Weekly Planes

16h 17mAverage Duration

₺12,355Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,305.4 km
Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Istanbul, Turkey?

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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