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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Busan by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Sofia Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)SOF - PUS
18h 42m
₩502,367–1,702,667
Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly to Incheon International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Edirne
2. Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)IST - ICN
4. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4
5. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Station
23h 12m
₩481,082–1,018,591
Fly Sofia Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)SOF - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4
3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Station
19h 50m
₩554,867–978,867
Fly Sofia Airport to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)SOF - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Station
20h 10m
₩815,867–2,549,867
Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Edirne
2. Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)IST - PUS
22h 14m
₩488,582–1,242,391
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)SKG - PUS
23h 43m
₩633,181–1,842,260
Bus to Skopje International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
2. Fly from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)SKP - PUS
26h 16m
₩573,606–1,929,717

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

19Weekly Planes

19h 32mAverage Duration

₩531,258Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia to Busan.

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Distance: 8,546.2 km
Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Busan, South Korea?

Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, and five other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Website: koreanair.com

Flights from Sofia Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Istanbul, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,100,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Athens, Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 17h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–1,800,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Budapest, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 15m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,100,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Vienna, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 45m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,200,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Incheon International Airport via Budapest

Ave. Duration: 14h 50m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: ₩450,000–1,600,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Daegu International Airport via Budapest, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩850,000–3,300,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Daegu International Airport via Vienna, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: ₩950,000–3,400,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Daegu International Airport via Warsaw Chopin, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 10m
When: Monday
Estimated price: ₩900,000–3,200,000

Flights from Sofia Airport to Daegu International Airport via Istanbul, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 27h 10m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩900,000–3,300,000

Flights from Istanbul to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 14h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩550,000–2,000,000

Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Istanbul, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,300,000

Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Athens, Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 17h 15m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–1,800,000

Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Budapest, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 15m
When: Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,300,000

Flights from Skopje International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Istanbul, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩650,000–2,400,000

Flights from Skopje International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Vienna, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 23h 5m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩650,000–2,400,000

Flights from Skopje International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Belgrade, Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 23h 35m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: ₩800,000–2,700,000

Flights from Skopje International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Budapest, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 23h 40m
When: Monday
Estimated price: ₩650,000–2,300,000

Flights from Istanbul to Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h 10m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₩420,000–1,500,000

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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)

8.8Fabulous

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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