PUSKimhae·Gimhae International·Kimhae, South Korea
Recommended minimum1 hour
Concourses
2
Domestic Terminal, International Terminal
Max Transit
15m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Air Busan
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
100min
AD PLACEMENT — CONTEXTUAL
The Domestic and International Terminals are physically separate buildings a few hundred meters apart, linked by a covered outdoor walkway and a free shuttle bus that runs every few minutes. Any connection touching international flights requires full immigration and customs processing since there is no sterile international transit corridor, and domestic-to-domestic transfers still require re-entering security in the other terminal.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Two separate terminal buildings
No sterile international transit zone
Small regional airport, not a major hub
Air Busan is the primary connecting carrier
Air Busan
How long do I need for a layover at Gimhae International (PUS)?

We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Gimhae International. The minimum connection time is 45 minutes for domestic flights and 100 minutes for international flights. Transit between terminals takes up to 15 minutes.

What is the minimum connection time at PUS?

Domestic-to-Domestic: 45 min. Domestic-to-International: 60 min. International-to-Domestic: 60 min. International-to-International: 100 min. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell at Gimhae International.

Is PUS easy to connect through?

Gimhae International is a small regional airport split into separate domestic and international terminal buildings, so connections require walking outside or taking a shuttle between them. It's not built as a true hub-and-spoke transfer airport — most passengers are origin-destination travelers, and international-to-international connections in particular are awkward since there's no dedicated transit zone. The Domestic and International Terminals are physically separate buildings a few hundred meters apart, linked by a covered outdoor walkway and a free shuttle bus that runs every few minutes. Any connection touching international flights requires full immigration and customs processing since there is no sterile international transit corridor, and domestic-to-domestic transfers still require re-entering security in the other terminal.

Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at PUS?

Even for domestic-domestic transfers, 30 minutes is too tight once inter-terminal walking and re-screening are factored in. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at PUS?

45 minutes matches the domestic-domestic MCT, workable only with no delays and light security lines. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at PUS?

60 minutes covers the domestic-international or international-domestic MCT comfortably in normal conditions. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at PUS?

75 minutes is solid for any domestic-linked connection and workable for most international pairings barring peak congestion. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at PUS?

90 minutes safely covers even international-to-international connections requiring full immigration and customs processing. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at PUS?

120 minutes gives generous buffer even during peak hours or with immigration queues. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at PUS?

150 minutes is well beyond what's needed for any connection combination at PUS. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at PUS?

180 minutes is more than ample, leaving time for a meal or lounge visit before departure. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at PUS?

240 minutes is excessive for this small airport's connection needs, though fine if flight schedules require it. See full 4 hr guide →

AD PLACEMENT — BEFORE FOOTER