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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Busan by plane, bus, train, shuttle, or taxi

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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)WIL - PUS
24h 19m
₩1,014,583–3,202,375
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Incheon International Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)NBO - ICN
3. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4
4. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Station
20h 46m
₩545,274–1,579,766
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)NBO - PUS
21h 23m
₩602,774–2,003,566
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)NBO - TAE
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Station
22h 26m
₩966,274–3,050,766
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Ulsan Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ulsan Airport (USN)NBO - USN
3. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Busan Station
24h 5m
₩561,274–2,241,766
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Gimpo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)NBO - GMP
3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Station
24h 48m
₩605,274–2,178,766
Shuttle, taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha
2. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
3. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)JRO - PUS
27h 28m
₩1,226,946–3,268,858
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Cheongju International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)NBO - CJJ
3. Take the train from Osong Station to Busan Station
23h 22m
₩730,374–2,278,466

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

17Weekly Planes

29hAverage Duration

₩1,013,083Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Busan.

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Distance: 10,289.9 km
Duration: 24h 19m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Busan, South Korea?

AirKenya Express, Qatar Airways, and five other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: koreanair.com

Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Kilimanjaro International Airport, Doha, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 5m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,200,000

Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Mombasa, Dubai, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 30h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,100,000–3,600,000

Flights from Nairobi to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Changsha, Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 18h 20m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,400,000

Flights from Nairobi to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Abu Dhabi, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 57m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,000,000

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

Ave. Duration: 20h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩900,000–3,000,000

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

Ave. Duration: 20h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩950,000–3,300,000

Flights from Nairobi to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 21h 25m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ₩650,000–2,500,000

Flights from Nairobi to Incheon International Airport via Suvarnabhumi

Ave. Duration: 22h 46m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩750,000–2,100,000

Flights from Nairobi to Incheon International Airport via Dubai

Ave. Duration: 16h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩750,000–2,600,000

Flights from Nairobi to Daegu International Airport via Dubai, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩1,500,000–5,500,000

Flights from Nairobi to Daegu International Airport via Changsha, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 15m
When: Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,800,000

Flights from Nairobi to Daegu International Airport via Abu Dhabi, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 5m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩950,000–3,000,000

Flights from Nairobi to Daegu International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 20m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,900,000

Flights from Nairobi to Daegu International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 18h 35m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,800,000

Flights from Nairobi to Ulsan Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 19h 40m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ₩550,000–2,200,000

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

Ave. Duration: 19h 25m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩1,100,000–3,500,000

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

Ave. Duration: 20h 15m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: ₩1,200,000–3,200,000

Flights from Nairobi to Cheongju International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Cheju

Ave. Duration: 17h
When: Friday
Estimated price: ₩700,000–2,600,000

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Busan(opens in a new window), 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)

8.8Fabulous

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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