EasyTicket Looking at the 2026 scheduled-flight timetable, you can choose international flights from Gimhae, Jeju, Cheongju, Daegu, and Gimpo airports in addition to Incheon. Muan and Yangyang currently have no scheduled international flights available for immediate booking.
📌 Comparing International Flights at 8 Airports in Korea
How to read the table
The figures below come from checking scheduled flight timetables based on public data. Seasonal and irregular flights may be omitted, and the first and last departure times vary by day of the week.
Routes at a glance by airport
| Airport | International destinations | First/last international departure | Key nonstop regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon | 188 destinations | 00:05·23:55 | Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Oceania |
| Gimpo | 8 destinations | 07:40·20:20 | Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, Songshan, Kaohsiung, Hongqiao, Beijing Capital, Daxing |
| Gimhae | 44 destinations | 06:50·22:20 | Japan, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Guam, Ulaanbaatar, Almaty |
| Jeju | 21 destinations | 07:25·22:40 | Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Singapore |
| Cheongju | 17 destinations | 06:35·23:40 | Japan, China, Taiwan, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Denpasar |
| Daegu | 13 destinations | 07:25·22:50 | Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Guam |
| Muan | 0 destinations | Service suspended | Bookings unavailable because the airport is closed |
| Yangyang | 0 destinations | Not available | International booking service unavailable |
The destination counts and times reflect a lookup on September 3, 2026. Before paying, also check the Korea Airports Corporation timetable and the airline’s booking page.
✅ Recommended Departures from Gimhae Airport
The official name of Busan International Airport
The Busan International Airport used in searches is officially Gimhae International Airport. Its address is in Gangseo-gu, Busan, and you can transfer at Sasang Station or Daejeo Station to the Airport Station on the Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit.
Routes especially convenient from the Yeongnam region
With 44 destinations, Gimhae Airport offers the widest choice among regional airports. In addition to Osaka, Tokyo, and Fukuoka, it has nonstop flights to Bangkok, Cebu, Singapore, major cities in Vietnam, and Guam. Korean airline options are also broad, including Air Busan, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, T’way Air, and Korean Air.
🎯 Pros and Cons of Routes from Cheongju, Daegu, and Jeju
Choosing from the Chungcheong and Gyeongbuk regions
Cheongju links to 17 destinations across Japan, China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Cheongju Airport Station on the Chungbuk Line is about 600m from the passenger terminal. Daegu serves 13 destinations, and since the airport is 1.8km from Ayanggyo Station, transferring to a bus is practical.
Trips that pair well with Jeju and Gimpo
Jeju has a high share of routes to Taiwan and China, plus a nonstop Singapore service. Gimpo stands out for connecting to urban airports such as Haneda, Songshan, and Hongqiao—different city-center options from Incheon.
Takeaways from organizing the route map
After laying out the routes side by side, it was clear that departing from a regional airport can help travelers to Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam avoid traveling to the capital area. Incheon remains the hub for Europe and the Americas, with 188 destinations.
🔍 How to Compare Korean Airlines and Total Costs
Start by checking each airport’s strongest airlines
Gimhae stands out for Air Busan, Cheongju for Aero K, and Daegu for T’way Air. Even for the same destination, Korean and foreign carriers may operate on different days, so search round-trip flights together.
Look at the final total, not just the airfare
- Whether checked baggage is included
- Seat-selection fee
- Change and refund conditions
- Round-trip transportation cost from home to the airport
- Accommodation cost if taking an early-morning flight
🍜 Local Food to Try Before Departure
A meal in Busan and Daegu
Busan’s signature dishes include dwaeji-gukbap (pork soup with rice) and milmyeon (wheat noodles), while grilled makchang (pork intestines) is among Daegu’s 10 signature dishes. If you’ve booked a room near Busan International Airport or Daegu Airport for the night before, it’s easy to add local food to your itinerary.
Local flavors to seek out in Cheongju
A signature local dish of Chungbuk is olgaengi-guk (freshwater snail soup), made with freshwater snails in soybean-paste broth. Since Cheongju’s first international departure is at 06:35, it makes a convenient dinner choice the night before an early flight.
⚠️ Booking Cautions for Muan and Yangyang
Don’t book Muan Airport yet
The official closure period for Muan Airport’s runway runs until 00:00 on September 25, 2026, but that date does not mean the airport will reopen. International flights currently stand at zero, so travelers from the Honam region should compare departures from Cheongju, Gimhae, and Incheon.
Check Yangyang Airport’s services first
The Korea Airports Corporation’s Yangyang Airport currently does not offer international booking services. Even if old route information appears in search results, first confirm with the airline that the flight can actually be booked.
📋 FAQ: International Flights at Korean Airports
Are Busan International Airport and Gimhae Airport different airports?
They refer to the same airport. Its official name is Gimhae International Airport, and its address is 108 Gonghangjinip-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan.
If the old Da Nang route from Muan Airport appears in search results, can I book it?
With the airport currently closed, don’t book based on an old timetable alone. Proceed only when the airline’s booking page confirms the departure airport code MWX and the actual operating date.
Which is better: the Gimpo–Haneda route or the Incheon–Narita route?
From Gimpo, you can choose a nonstop flight to Haneda; from Incheon, a nonstop flight to Narita. Compare not just airfare but also the cost of getting from your starting point to the Korean airport and your onward travel after arrival.
After checking the nonstop flights from the nearest airport, add the cost of getting to Incheon if needed. If a nonstop flight is available and the final costs are similar, departing from a regional airport is the simplest itinerary.