Flights from Busan (PUS) to Turkey

Yes, meals are served on flights from Busan to Turkey. On board, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with a choice of main courses and thoughtful accompaniments suited to the flight duration. You can request special meals in advance to match your dietary needs on all sectors of your journey. On selected long-haul sectors, eligible premium cabins may also offer Book the Cook, allowing you to reserve a main course from a curated menu before you fly. A full beverage service, including soft drinks, juices, hot drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling on selected routes, is available throughout the flight.

Flights between South Korea and Turkey follow the weight concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you typically have a generous checked baggage allowance designed for holiday or business travel. In Premium Economy Class and Business Class, higher checked baggage allowances are available, giving you more flexibility for longer trips. All passengers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits appropriate to their cabin class; this usually includes one main piece and a personal item in Economy Class, with increased allowances in Premium Economy Class and Business Class.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Busan to Turkey once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you travel in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional devices can access paid plans. The connection is ideal for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From Busan to Singapore, you can choose between Business Class and Economy Class. From Singapore to Istanbul, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. Not all cabin classes are available on every sector, so the combination on your ticket may vary by route and aircraft.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, offering comfortable legroom for regional and long-haul sectors. In Premium Economy Class, available between Singapore and Istanbul, you enjoy about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width for added space and recline. In Business Class on both sectors, you have a fully flat bed with generous personal space and direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 sector, designed for restful sleep on longer flights.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Turkey. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The 'Next Segment' Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most flights from Busan to Turkey connect through Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for comfortable, hassle-free transits. For longer layovers, you can join a free city transit tour if eligibility and timing allow, or explore themed gardens, walking trails, and rest zones within the terminals. Shorter connections are easily filled with quiet lounges, shower facilities, and a wide range of dining and shopping. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Busan follows Korea Standard Time (UTC+9). Most of Turkey, including Istanbul, follows Turkey Time (UTC+3) and does not observe daylight saving. This means Istanbul is typically 6 hours behind Busan throughout the year.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Turkey when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to Turkey, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.