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There are 8 ways to get from Cape Town to Busan by plane, bus, or train

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Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane CPT - PUS
23h 16m
₩1,211,395–2,813,494
Fly to Incheon International Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane CPT - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4bus
3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Stationtrain
22h 34m
₩668,895–1,419,694
Fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane CPT - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Stationtrain
22h 39m
₩1,426,395–4,460,694
Fly to Ulsan Airport, train
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane CPT - USN
2. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Busan Stationtrain
36h 49m
₩1,021,395–2,451,694
Fly to Pohang, bus
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Pohang (KPO)plane CPT - KPO
2. Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
38h 15m
₩1,035,895–3,446,694
Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, train
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane CPT - RSU
2. Take the train from Gwangyang Station to Busan Stationtrain
37h 52m
₩1,354,895–3,084,694
Fly to Gimpo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane CPT - GMP
2. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Stationtrain
28h 56m
₩968,895–2,818,694
Fly to Cheongju International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)plane CPT - CJJ
2. Take the train from Osong Station to Busan Stationtrain
27h 41m
₩843,195–2,688,394

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

42Weekly Planes

26h 41mAverage Duration

₩1,112,327Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cape Town to Busan.

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Distance: 13,799.6 km
Duration: 23h 16m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Busan, South Korea?

Ethiopian Airlines, Korean Air, and four other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Website: koreanair.com

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Addis Ababa, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 45m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩1,200,000–2,800,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Dubai, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,100,000–3,500,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Doha, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,100,000–3,300,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Doha, Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 33h 40m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩1,100,000–3,300,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Dubai, Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 34h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,100,000–3,600,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Addis Ababa, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 55m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩1,800,000–4,300,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Dubai, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 23h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,700,000–5,500,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Doha, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,700,000–5,500,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Ulsan Airport via Dubai, Beijing Capital, Gimpo International Airport

Ave. Duration: 42h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩900,000–3,000,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Pohang via Johannesburg, Singapore Changi, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 43h 50m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩850,000–5,500,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Pohang via Dubai, Shanghai Pudong, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 36h
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,400,000

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Gimpo International Airport via Dubai, Osaka Kansai

Ave. Duration: 25h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,200,000

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Busan, South Korea(opens in a new window)

Famed for its beaches (and hilly city limits), this South Korean port city is a popular tourist destination. Relax and unwind at one of the city’s many spas and bathhouses, visit the Jalgalchi fish market for the freshest seafood, and be one with your spiritual self at the Beomeosa Temple. Head to the top of Busan Tower in Youngdusan Park for panoramic city views, or, if you’re after a more rigorous workout, hike to the Taejongdae park area for a heavy dose of nature and scenic ocean views. Sun worshippers should visit the famous Haeundae beach, while art and culture lovers can explore the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village.

Things to do in Busan

United Nations Memorial Cemetery(Opens in a new window)

The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK; ), located at Tanggok in the Nam District, City of Busan, Republic of Korea, is a burial ground for United Nations Command (UNC) casualties of the Korean War. It contains 2,300 graves and is the only United Nations cemetery in the world. Laid out over 14 hectare, the graves are set out in 22 sites designated by the nationalities of the buried servicemembers.

Taejongdae(Opens in a new window)

Taejongdae is a natural park of Busan, South Korea with magnificent cliffs facing the open sea on the southernmost tip of island of Yeongdo-gu. It is a representative visitor attraction of Busan where has dense evergreen trees and several facilities for tourists such as an observatory, an amusement park, a light house, a cruise ship terminal. It is said that its name to have taken from King Taejong Muyeol (604 - 661), the 29th king of Silla Kingdom who liked to practice archery the place after the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Taejongdae is designated as the 28 Busan monument, along with Oryukdo Island.

Jagalchi Market(Opens in a new window)

Jagalchi Fish Market is a fish market in the neighborhood of Nampo-dong in Jung-gu, and Chungmu-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea. The market is located on the edge of Nampo Port (남포항), Busan. The name is said to have originated from jagal (자갈 gravel in Korean) because the market used to be surrounded by gravel. This is one of the ten landmarks of Busan, so many tourists visit there to shop.

Yongdusan Park(Opens in a new window)

Yongdusan Park is a park located in Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea. The 118-meter-high Busan Tower is located here.

Places to stay in Busan

Lavalse Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Aventree Hotel Busan(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Nampo Hound Hotel Premier(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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