The 30-second answer
| If you… | Take |
|---|---|
| travel light and land in the daytime | Light rail + Metro Line 2 (cheapest, no traffic) |
| have big suitcases | Airport Limousine 1 (straight to Haeundae Beach) |
| land late, or are 3–4 people | Taxi or a pre-booked transfer |
1. Light rail + Metro (cheapest)
- Follow signs to the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail (BGLRT) station, a short walk from the terminals.
- Ride to Sasang and transfer to Metro Line 2 toward Jangsan.
- Get off at Haeundae station. The beach is about a 10-minute walk.
Allow roughly an hour door to door. Pay with a transport card (T-money or similar); transfers within the time limit are discounted, so the whole trip is a low single fare. Card set-up is covered in Before you go.
2. Airport Limousine 1 (easiest with luggage)
Since January 5, 2026, the City of Busan runs Airport Limousine 1 (Haeundae · Gijang). Adult fare is ₩9,500.
| Variant | From airport: first / last |
|---|---|
| to Haeundae → Jangsan | 07:10 / 16:50 |
| to Haeundae → Gijang | 10:10 / 21:40 |
Haeundae stops include Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island Entrance, Hanwha Resort, Park Hyatt and Jangsan Station. Staying in Seomyeon instead? Take Airport Limousine 2 (₩6,000).
3. Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals and run on the meter. It is the fastest option outside rush hour. If you land after about 10:30 pm, plan on a taxi: the last light rail and Metro Line 2 connections run out before midnight. A late-night surcharge applies.
4. Pre-booked private transfer
A fixed price agreed in advance, with a driver waiting for you. Worth it for families, groups of 3–4, or late flights.
See Gimhae airport transfers (Klook)Before you leave the airport
- Pick up your SIM / eSIM QR or pocket Wi-Fi if you pre-booked one.
- Buy and top up a transport card at the convenience store (cash).
Sources we checked
- City of Busan, “Busan Airport Limousine Buses Reorganized… Effective January 5, 2026”, busan.go.kr (checked 2026-11-11)
- Busan-Gimhae Light Rail station timetables (last trains between Sasang and the airport run around 23:30 to midnight)