Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Busan Gimhae Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The airport is closed at night, we had to stay at the hotel at sasang. – Firdaus
PUS Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Busan Gimhae International Airport.
What to Expect
Busan Airport (code: PUS) consists of two modern terminals: Domestic and International. Amenities include several eateries, cafes, and shops, though almost everything closes by 9:00 PM. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter several airport lounges.
Sleeping in Busan Airport
The airport closes nightly, from 11:00 PM until 5:00 AM, so spending the night here is impossible. If you are a daytime airport sleeper, no specific sleep spots have been mentioned, but there does appear to be a section without armrests. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
According to the airport website, “The airport closes from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM next morning, and passengers are not allowed to stay in the airport terminal.” Overnight stays inside the terminal are not allowed.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
Since sleeping in the terminal overnight is not possible, you will need to find alternative accommodations. Here are a few hotels near Busan Gimhae Airport:
- Air Sky Hotel – Accessible by LRT train. » Check Rates
- Airport Hotel – Located at the boundary of the Gimhae International Airport. Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Busan Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.
- KAL Lounge – Location: Airside, on the 3rd Floor in the International Terminal (above the gates). Hours: Based on flight schedules (operational when international flights are departing). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Access for Korean Air Business / SkyTeam premium / elite flyers.
- Skyhub Lounge – Location: Airside, International Terminal, 2nd Floor, near Gates 9-10. Hours: 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- Skyhub Lounge – Location: Airside, International Terminal, 2nd Floor, near Gates 2 & 3. Hours: 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid via Plaza Premium • Lounge membership programs.
- Paid Waiting Room – Location: Domestic Terminal, 2nd floor, General Waiting Room. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (55,000 Won per 5 people for 2 hours).
- Paid Waiting Room – Location: Domestic Terminal, 1st floor, Arrivals Waiting Room. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (55,000 Won per 5 people for 2 hours).
- Paid Waiting Room – Location: International Terminal, 2nd floor, General Waiting Room. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (77,000 Won per 5 people for 2 hours).
Airlines
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
- Air Busan Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, after passport control—3rd Floor of Departure Level 4. Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Access for Air Busan premium / status passengers.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
A variety of food outlets operate on varying schedules, with most open from 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. 7-Eleven and CU convenience stores are available in both terminals. At the time of writing, no 24-hour food options were confirmed.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
CJ Korea Express Baggage Storage charges 5,000 – 10,000 KRW per item per 24 hours.
- International Terminal: 2nd Floor (6:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
- Domestic Terminal: 2nd Floor (8:30 AM – 8:30 PM)
Mobile Charging
Free charging facilities are available in both terminals.
Showers
Public shower facilities are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Busan Gimhae Airport. For those without mobile devices, internet terminals are available for use, free of charge, in the Busan Bank internet lounge on 3F in the International Terminal.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Art in the Airport – An art hall is located on the 3rd Floor of the Domestic Terminal.
Banking Services – Banking services are provided by Korea Exchange Bank and BNK Busan Bank, with locations in both the International and Domestic Terminals.
Changing Room – Changing facilities are available in the International Terminal.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available through Busan Bank and Korea Exchange Bank in the International Terminal.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Dufry operates a duty-free shop in the International Terminal. Additional retail shops are available throughout both terminals.
Family Services
- Stroller rentals are available in public areas of both terminals; inquire at the Information Desk.
- Nursery rooms are available in both terminals.
Garden – An outdoor garden is accessible in the Domestic Terminal.
Information Desk – Information desks are available in both the International and Domestic Terminals.
Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available through the Gimhae International Airport Clinic / Paik Hospital.
Pharmacy – Two pharmacies operate in the terminals, one in the Domestic Terminal and one in the International Terminal.
Post Office – A post office is available in the International Terminal, open on weekdays.
SIM Cards– A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
The airport is well connected to the bus system and offers travellers many options in terms of comfort, convenience and price. Buses are available at both the Domestic and International Terminals. If you are looking for a bus from the International Terminal, head to the Information Desk for assistance. The Domestic Terminal has a dedicated bus office if you need help deciding which bus is best for you.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are on-site in the Domestic Terminal, 1st Floor: KJo Rent-A-Car • Lotte Rent-A-Car • SK Car Rental • Youcar.
Hotel Shuttles
A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Airport Hotel • Hotel Paragon.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Inter-Terminal
The terminals are connected by a free shuttle, which runs between the car park (every 10 minutes), the International Terminal (every 3 minutes) and the Domestic Terminal (every 5 minutes) during the hours of 5:50 AM and 10:40 PM.
Light Rail
The Busan Gimhae Light Rail connects the airport to Metro lines 2 and 3. A ride between the airport and the city center takes about 60 minutes, and to/from Haeundae is about 90 minutes.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available in the ground transportation area. At the time of this update, a ride in a “regular” taxi during daytime hours costs about ₩18,000 to/from the city center (Seomyeon). For almost double the price, “deluxe” taxis are also available.
Last updated: 2026-02-06
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