Opposite several International gates, Gyeongbokgung Duty Free is your main stop for tax‑free gifts at Gimhae.
This shop sits airside in the International terminal, after security and passport control, so you can use it right before boarding. Expect the usual Korean duty-free mix: cosmetics, skincare sets, liquor, cigarettes, and some local snack boxes with Hangul-heavy packaging that actually read well as gifts. Prices track other Korean duty-free stores: popular skincare sets often sit in the ₩40,000–₩80,000 range, and liquor stays below downtown department store pricing.
Gyeongbokgung Duty Free keeps hours tied to international departures, generally opening ahead of the first outbound flights around 07:00 and staying open until the late-night wave wraps up. Stock is more compact than Incheon, so you won’t burn 40 minutes deciding between brands. Look for major Korean names like Sulwhasoo, Laneige, and Lotte‑group staples on clearly marked promo shelves, plus standard whisky and cognac lines near the back wall.
Selection here skews toward fast sellers, so niche perfume or rare whisky hunters will likely strike out; think mainstream labels instead of limited editions. Gift snack sets run around ₩10,000–₩20,000 and pack flat enough for overhead bins. Staff usually handle the duty-free pickup process in under 5 minutes, as PUS handles far fewer passengers than ICN.
One practical move: do your price checks online or in Busan city first, then hit Gyeongbokgung Duty Free about 30–40 minutes before boarding so you still have time to clear the nearby security re-check queues and reach your gate without sprinting.