By MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
China Airlines has launched a new Taoyuan–Busan route, operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offering 8 business class seats and 150 economy class seats, with six flights per week. Travelers can reach South Korea’s second-largest city in less than 2.5 hours from Taiwan, with early-bird fares starting from NT$4,120 (excluding tax). Combined with Seoul dual-entry ticket options, fares start from NT$6,180 (excluding tax), while a Japan–Korea combo ticket including Fukuoka starts from NT$9,100 (excluding tax). A package including round-trip Busan flights and two nights’ accommodation starts from NT$9,990 (excluding tax).
Located on the northeastern coast of Busan, Haeundae boasts a 2-kilometer stretch of fine white sand and is a famous beach destination in South Korea. In summer, the beach becomes bustling with crowds enjoying the water. (Photo credit: Mooka Editorial Department)
With the launch of the Taoyuan–Busan route, China Airlines will operate 27 weekly flights to South Korea, including 11 flights between Taoyuan and Incheon, 7 between Kaohsiung and Incheon, 3 between Songshan and Gimpo, and 6 between Taoyuan and Busan. Additionally, code-share flights with Korean Air provide 14 services per week between Taoyuan and Incheon.
The new Busan route, along with existing services to Seoul Incheon, Gimpo, and Fukuoka in Japan, offers travelers more diverse options for exploring Korea. For example, the “dual-entry” option combining Busan and Seoul allows visitors to enter and exit through different Korean cities, avoiding backtracking and significantly reducing travel time. Alternatively, the “Japan–Korea combo” option lets travelers enter via Busan and depart from Fukuoka, taking a large cruise from Busan—about a 3-hour journey—to Fukuoka across the sea, then continuing their journey through Kyushu before flying back to Taiwan from Fukuoka.
Busan is located at the southern tip of South Korea and is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches and rich variety of seafood cuisine. It is also the country’s top port city for commerce and industry, serving as the second-largest hub for population, transportation, and economy after the capital, Seoul. The famous Haeundae Beach is one of South Korea’s most popular summer tourist destinations. The fresh seafood in Busan Harbor, prepared with traditional Korean seasonings and paired with cool, refreshing beer, is a favorite among food lovers. Annual highlights include the Busan International Film Festival, the Busan Biennale, the Busan International Rock Festival, and the Busan World Fireworks Festival.
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