Checked September 24, 2026. Busan Air Cruise, also called the Songdo Marine Cable Car, connects the Songdo Beach side of Busan with Songdo Sky Park near Amnam Park. The operator’s current fare page lists an adult Air Cruise round trip at ₩19,000 and a Crystal Cruise round trip at ₩24,000. The Crystal cabin has a transparent floor. Check the official fare and today’s operating status before paying; both can change.
The booking detail that matters most: the operator’s FAQ says its official online tickets can be used from the day after purchase, not on the purchase day. On-site ticketing is available for a same-day visit.
Ticket prices: one-way or round trip?
These are the operator’s published standard fares, in Korean won per person:
| Cabin and direction | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Air Cruise, one way | ₩15,000 | ₩12,000 |
| Air Cruise, round trip | ₩19,000 | ₩14,000 |
| Crystal Cruise, one way | ₩19,000 | ₩15,000 |
| Crystal Cruise, round trip | ₩24,000 | ₩18,000 |
The official fare page defines a child as 36 months through age 12 and an adult as age 13 or older; infants under 36 months ride free. Bring age proof if your child’s fare may be questioned. Promotional and reseller prices may differ from the standard fare above.
Choose a round trip if you want to return by cable car to your starting station. An adult Air Cruise round trip costs ₩4,000 more than its one-way ticket; the Crystal difference is ₩5,000. You must get off at the other station and reboard for the return, and you should keep your ticket for that boarding. These rules are in the operator’s use guide.
Choose one way if you have already planned another way to leave the far station. The cheaper ticket does not include your bus, taxi, or walk back. For the sea view alone, Air Cruise is the lower-cost choice; pay the Crystal difference only if looking through the floor is part of what you want.
Have a Visit Busan Pass? Crystal round trip is included
Pass terms checked October 22, 2026. The official Songdo benefit page includes a Crystal Cruise round-trip ticket, with its transparent floor, and says no reservation is required. If your pass is valid for this visit, check that benefit before paying for a separate cable-car ticket.
| Your situation | What to check first |
|---|---|
| Already have a 24H or 48H pass | Confirm the remaining time and collect the included ticket before expiry. |
| Have BIG3 or BIG5 | Songdo is Group B. You need an unused B choice; BIG3 allows two B choices and BIG5 allows three. |
| Only want to visit Songdo | A separate adult Crystal round trip is ₩24,000. The cheapest pass, BIG3, is ₩45,000: ₩21,000 more for this one stop. |
The official pass catalog restricts the pass to non-Koreans and allows each attraction once. The Songdo-only comparison uses published adult prices, not a discounted checkout quote. A pass can make sense with other included places you actually want; compare the complete route in our BIG3 versus 24-hour pass guide.
Exchange the pass at the ticket office. The official use instructions require the physical card or the mobile QR code in the app where you bought the pass. A screenshot, printout or PDF is not accepted for mobile redemption. Collect the attraction ticket before heading to boarding.
For a 24H/48H pass, issuing the first attraction ticket starts the clock. If Songdo is your first stop, plan the following attractions before collecting it. Keep the cable-car ticket for the return boarding. The listed benefit is a Crystal round trip; do not assume it grants Speedy boarding or a private Premium cabin.
This is the pass exchange route. The next-day rule below concerns the cable-car operator’s separately purchased online tickets. Weather and operating notices still apply.
Buying a ticket without a date mistake
- Check the operator’s live status and notices for your visit day. Coastal weather or maintenance can change the service.
- For today, use the station ticket office. The official FAQ explicitly allows walk-in ticketing and says an official online purchase cannot be used the same day.
- For tomorrow or later, open the official booking route and follow its Booking link. Check the usable date, cabin, direction, final total and cancellation terms before paying.
- If buying through another seller, read that seller’s voucher and refund conditions. Do not assume it has the same activation date or a lower final price.
Buying online does not itself promise a private cabin or an immediate boarding time. If a shorter regular queue is important, compare the operator’s separately priced Speedy Cruise before choosing.
Are Speedy, Premium or the free pass worth it?
The operator’s current fare list gives these additional choices:
| Ticket | Published fare | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday one-day free pass | Adult ₩35,000; child ₩30,000 | Repeated rides in the chosen cabin type on one weekday |
| Speedy Cruise | Air ₩45,000; Crystal ₩55,000 per person | Faster boarding; you may share a cabin |
| Premium Cruise | Air ₩270,000; Crystal ₩340,000 per cabin | Private cabin for up to eight people |
For most one-time visitors, a standard round trip is much less expensive. Compare a free pass only if you will ride more than once during its weekday validity. Speedy is a time choice, not a ticket needed to ride on busy days. Check any special-ticket terms at checkout rather than assuming standard-ticket conditions apply.
Hours, stations and parking
The regular operating-hours page lists 09:00–20:00 in December–February, 09:00–21:00 in March–June and September–November, and 09:00–22:00 in July–August. Ticketing closes 30 minutes before the actual closing time. Holiday extensions, weather and other notices can override the seasonal schedule, so use the live status on your travel day.
The beach-side station is Songdo Bay Station, 171 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan. The other end is Songdo Sky Park near Amnam Park. The operator’s directions list buses 17, 61 and 26 from Busan Station to the Amnam-dong Community Center area, followed by a walk of about ten minutes. Check your map app for the correct bus direction and stop before boarding.
If you drive, the operator lists Namhang Parking Lot and Songlim Parking Lot near Songdo Bay Station, and Amnam Park Public Parking Lot near Songdo Sky Park. Its parking guide says cable-car users at Namhang can receive one hour of parking on weekdays or two hours on weekends and holidays; it does not list that benefit for Amnam Park Public Parking Lot. Parking prices and validation can change, so check the posted terms before leaving your car.
The cable-car ride is about 15–20 minutes round trip at the operating speed. The operator’s FAQ suggests 60–90 minutes for a visit that includes the stations and their facilities. Allow more time if you want to eat, explore the park or wait for a sunset departure.
Quick answers
Can I buy a ticket this morning and ride this afternoon? Buy at the station for a same-day plan. Official online tickets become usable the next day, according to the operator’s FAQ.
Can I stay inside the cabin for the whole round trip? No. The operator says round-trip passengers get off and reboard at the far station. Keep the ticket.
Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair? The official FAQ says strollers must be folded and manual wheelchairs can board with their users. Electric wheelchairs cannot enter the cabin; a visitor may transfer to an on-site manual wheelchair. Contact the operator ahead of time if assistance is needed.
What if bad weather stops the service? Check the operator’s live status before travel. Its fare terms say unused boarding passes can be refunded if service stops due to bad weather or unavoidable circumstances; for an online order, ask the original seller about its process.
For a nearby itinerary, see the Busan City Tour Bus routes and fares, our Nampo-dong shopping guide, and the Busan beaches and seafood guide.