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    Incheon International Airport
    IATA Code: ICN

    Seoul Incheon International Airport

    Incheon International Airport (ICN) Is South Korea’s Main Gateway, Built on Reclaimed Land 48 km West of Seoul and Joined to the City Centre by a Non-Stop Airport Train That Takes 43 min

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    Airport Data Sheet
    ICN
    IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
    ServesSeoul, South Korea
    Coordinates37.4691° N, 126.4510° E
    Elevation23 ft
    Number of Terminals2 Terminals and 1 Concourse
    Airport Opening HoursTerminals Open 24/7
    Recommended Arrival TimeAt the Gate 30-40 min Early
    Official Websiteairport.kr
    // Airport Data

    Seoul Incheon International Airport at a Glance

    The Airport Works as Three Buildings. Terminal 1 Holds Gates 1 to 50, the Midfield Concourse Gates 101 to 132, and Terminal 2 Gates 208 to 290, so a Boarding Pass Names the Building. Airside, a Shuttle Train Runs from Terminal 2 through the Concourse to Terminal 1 Every 5 min and Cannot Be Ridden Back

    IATA ICN · ICAO RKSI · Elev 23 ft
    // Connectivity

    Is There Free WiFi at Seoul Incheon International Airport?

    Incheon Airport Carries Free Courtesy Wi-Fi across Both Passenger Terminals and the Concourse. The Three Korean Mobile Networks Staff Roaming Counters in the Departure Halls from 06:00, and Two Stay Open around the Clock beside Arrivals at Terminal 1

    Where Can I Buy a SIM Card at Seoul Incheon International Airport?

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    Airport WiFi

    Connection SpeedSlow / Unstable
    CostFree, Often Time-Limited
    Activation TimeLogin / Ads / Forms
    Documents NeededYes (eMail / ID / Login)
    CoverageOnly inside Airport
    SecurityPublic Network (Risk)
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberNo
    Can Pay in CashNot Applicable
    Where You Get ItAt the Terminal, Once You Land

    Local SIM Card

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostCounter Price, Varies by Desk
    Activation TimeQueue and Paperwork at the Desk
    Documents NeededPassport Often Required
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberYes
    Can Pay in CashYes
    Where You Get ItA Desk or Kiosk in the Terminal

    Roaming Options

    Connection SpeedFast, Depends on Your Plan
    CostYour Operator Rate, Can Be High
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberKeeps Your Own Number
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItAlready Active on Your Phone

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    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberOn Selected Plans
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItOnline, before You Leave Home
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    // FAQ

    FAQs about Internet at Seoul Incheon International Airport

    Everything You Need to Know about Getting Online at Seoul Incheon International Airport

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    Most Travelers Are Comfortable with 1GB to 5GB for Navigation, Ride Apps, Messaging, and Light Browsing during the First Days after Arrival
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    // Terminal Guide

    First Time at Seoul Incheon International Airport? Here’s What You Should Know

    Number of TerminalsF1
    2 Terminals and 1 Concourse
    Terminal 1 Has 44 Gates, the Midfield Concourse 30 and Terminal 2 37. The Gate Number on a Boarding Pass Identifies the Building
    ICN · Terminal Guide · F1
    Terminal LayoutF2
    Check-In 3F, Arrivals 1F
    Both Terminals Check in on the Third Floor and Land on the First. Buses, Taxis, Trains and Rental Desks Sit in the Transportation Centre Below
    ICN · Terminal Guide · F2
    Transfers between TerminalsF3
    6 min by Airport Railroad
    Landside the Airport Railroad Joins the Terminals in about 6 min for KRW 1,050. Airside the Shuttle Train Runs Every 5 min, One Way Only
    ICN · Terminal Guide · F3
    Airport Opening HoursF4
    Terminals Open 24/7
    The Buildings, the Shuttle Train and the Terminal 2 Car-Park Bus Never Close. The Airport Help Line Answers 07:00 to 22:00 All Year
    ICN · Terminal Guide · F4
    Check-In and Security HoursF5
    Desks Open from 05:00
    At Terminal 2 Asiana Airlines Opens at 05:00 and Korean Air at 05:30. Foreign Airline Counters Open 3 to 2 Hours before Departure
    ICN · Terminal Guide · F5
    Recommended Arrival TimeF6
    At the Gate 30-40 min Early
    The Airport Asks Passengers to Reach the Boarding Gate 30 to 40 min before Boarding, and to Allow 1 to 2 Hours for Arrival Formalities
    ICN · Terminal Guide · F6
    // Airport Parking

    Where Can I Park at Seoul Incheon International Airport?

    See Practical Airport Parking Options, Walking Time to Terminals, Typical Price Guidance, and Booking Tips before You Drive to the Airport

    Parking Options
    5 Available
    Booking Advice
    Pre-Book Online
    Parking Ticket

    Short-Term Parking Lot

    Typical Price
    KRW 2,400 an Hour, 24,000 a Day
    Location
    Decks Facing Each Terminal, on Levels 1F Down to B3 at Terminal 1
    Best For
    Drop-Offs and Stays under a Day

    The First 10 min Are Free. Passenger Cars Only, with a Height Limit of 2.1 m, and the Valet Hand-Over Is on B1 in Zone A

    ICN · SH · Short-Term Parking Lot
    Parking Ticket

    Long-Term Parking Lot

    Walk Time to Terminal
    Shuttle Every 8 to 16 min at T1
    Typical Price
    KRW 1,000 an Hour, 9,000 a Day
    Location
    Set Back from Both Terminals; the Terminal 2 Shuttle Runs around the Clock
    Best For
    Any Stay of More than One Day

    The Airport Advises This Lot for Anything over a Day. A Free Lift Car Carries Wheelchair Users to the Terminal from 05:00 to 22:00

    ICN · LO · Long-Term Parking Lot
    Parking Ticket

    Reserved Parking Lot

    Typical Price
    KRW 1,000 an Hour, 9,000 a Day
    Location
    A Booked Bay Held for the Arrival Time Given, at the Long-Term Rate
    Best For
    Peak Weeks, When the Decks Fill

    Bookable from 45 Days to 4 h Ahead, for 1 to 30 Days. There Is No Staffed Booth, and Vehicles over 2.8 m Are Refused

    ICN · RE · Reserved Parking Lot
    Parking Ticket

    Valet Parking

    Typical Price
    KRW 20,000, or 10,000 Reduced
    Location
    Hand-Over at Terminal 1 Short-Term Parking, B1 Level, Zone A
    Best For
    Leaving the Car and Walking Straight In

    Long-Term Parking Rates Are Charged on Top of the Service Fee, Cars Are Kept Outdoors, and the Vehicle Comes Back in Zone A on B3

    ICN · VA · Valet Parking
    Parking Ticket

    Cargo Terminal Parking Lot

    Typical Price
    KRW 10,000 a Day for a Small Vehicle
    Location
    In the Cargo Area, Away from the Passenger Buildings
    Best For
    Coaches and Charter Groups

    The First 45 min Are Free Here Rather than 10. Coaches Cannot Use the Terminal 1 Long-Term Lot and Are Sent to This One Instead

    ICN · CA · Cargo Terminal Parking Lot

    Compact Cars and Registered Disabled Drivers Pay Half. Hi-Pass Lanes Stop at KRW 50,000, Do Not Accept Hi-Pass Cards as Payment, and Refuse Foreign Credit Cards

    // Airport Lounges

    What Facilities Does Seoul Incheon International Airport Have?

    Lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport

    Access Key — Who Gets in, Stated Once
    Priority Pass× 4

    Listed in the Priority Pass Network at Incheon Airport

    Priority Pass× 1

    Asiana Airlines Premium Cabins, and Listed in the Priority Pass Network

    oneworld× 1

    Premium Cabins and Elite Tiers on oneworld Member Airlines

    Airline & Status× 1

    Korean Air Prestige Class and the Airline’s Own Frequent Flyers

    Airline & Status× 1

    Korean Air First Class

    SKY HUB Lounge (East)

    Terminal 1 · Fourth Floor, East Transit Zone near Gate 11
    ICN · Pass 01 · Around the Clock, Closed 21:30 to 22:00

    The Only Lounge on the East Side of Terminal 1 That Never Closes for the Night

    SKY HUB Lounge (West)

    Terminal 1 · Fourth Floor, West Transit Zone near Gate 42
    ICN · Pass 02 · Around the Clock, Closed 21:30 to 22:00

    The Western Twin of the East House, on the Same Hours and the Same Tariff

    Matina Lounge (East)

    Terminal 1 · Fourth Floor, near Gate 11
    ICN · Pass 03 · Daily 06:00-22:00

    A Second Independent House on the East Side, a Few Gates from the SKY HUB

    Asiana Business Lounge (West)

    Terminal 1 · Fourth Floor, near Gate 42
    ICN · Pass 04 · Daily 06:00-00:30

    The Latest Closing Lounge in Terminal 1, Useful on a Late Westbound Departure

    Oneworld Lounge

    Terminal 1 · Fourth Floor, near Gate 28
    ICN · Pass 05 · Daily 05:30-01:30

    A Shared Alliance Lounge Rather than One Airline’s, on the Longest Hours Here

    Korean Air Prestige Lounge (West)

    Terminal 2 · Fourth Floor, Opposite Gate 248
    ICN · Pass 06 · Daily 04:00-23:30

    Opens Earlier than Any Other Lounge at the Airport, at Four in the Morning

    Korean Air First Class Lounge

    Terminal 2 · Fourth Floor, Opposite Gate 249
    ICN · Pass 07 · Daily 06:00-23:00

    One of Six Korean Air Rooms Spread along the Terminal 2 Fourth Floor

    SKY HUB Lounge (West), Terminal 2

    Terminal 2 · Fourth Floor, West Transit Zone near Gate 231
    ICN · Pass 08 · Around the Clock, Closed 21:30 to 22:00

    The Terminal 2 Lounge That Stays Open through the Night, and the One for a Red-Eye

    // Passenger Facilities

    Lounges, Food, ATMs and Storage

    Check Practical Terminal Services While Waiting, Arriving or Departing: Food, ATMs, Storage, Charging, Accessibility Support and More

    Cash Machines Run around the Clock through Both Terminals, and KB Kookmin Bank Keeps a Staffed Branch on Basement 1 West at Terminal 1 from 09:00 to 16:00
    KB Kookmin and Woori Run Exchange Counters around the Clock at Terminal 1, by Arrival Hall B and by Departure Hall 4. Hana and KB Keep Shorter Desks from 06:00 to 22:00
    Left Luggage and Same-Day Delivery Are Handled at Terminal 1 on the Check-In Floor, around the Clock beside Counter N and from 07:00 to 21:00 beside Counter B
    The Airport Lost and Found Centre Sits on Basement 1 West at Terminal 1 and Opens 07:00 to 21:30, with a Second Desk at Terminal 2. Cabin Losses Go to the Airline Instead
    Restaurants, Food Courts, Cafes and Fast Food Run through Both Terminals and the Concourse, on Both Sides of Security. Most Airside Kitchens Keep Roughly 06:00 to 22:00
    Duty-Free Halls Fill the Departure Levels of Both Terminals and the Concourse, and a Separate Arrivals Store Lets Passengers Landing at Incheon Buy after Immigration
    Charging Stations Carrying 110 V, 220 V and USB Sockets Stand by the Third-Floor Check-In Counters and Departure Areas, in the First-Floor Arrivals Halls and in the Concourse
    Baby Care Rooms and Play Areas Open around the Clock at Terminal 1, by Gates 11 and 9 on the Third Floor, in Arrival Hall E and in Both Fourth-Floor Transfer Lounges
    Smoking Rooms Open around the Clock Airside by Gates 9, 15 and 45 at Terminal 1, with Outdoor Areas beside Exits 2-3, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-14, Plus a Vape Lounge
    Help Phones, Electric Carts and Wheelchairs Cover the Public and Duty-Free Areas from 07:00 to 22:00, and a Priority Security Lane Opens on a Card Issued at the Check-In Desk

    Terminal 1 Also Keeps Free Rest Areas Airside on the Fourth Floor: NAP Zones, Relax and Refresh Zones and a Cozy Zone in Both Transfer Lounges, All Open around the Clock

    // Overnight Stay

    Where Can I Sleep at Seoul Incheon International Airport?

    Find On-Airport and Nearby Hotel Options, How to Reach Them from Arrivals, Expected Nightly Rates, and Practical Booking Tips for Late Arrivals or Early Departures

    Price Range
    56000 - 77000 ₩
    Hotels Nearby
    4 Available
    On AirportICN · H1

    Capsule Hotel Darakhyu, Terminal 1

    How to Reach
    A Short Indoor Walk from the Terminal 1 Arrivals Level
    Location
    In the Terminal 1 Transportation Centre, before Security
    Best For
    An Early Flight without Leaving

    60 Rooms, Single through Double with a Shower. Day Use from KRW 23,100 for 3 Hours; the Overnight Block Is 12 h

    56000 - 77000 ₩
    On AirportICN · H2

    Capsule Hotel Darakhyu, Terminal 2

    How to Reach
    A Short Indoor Walk from the Terminal 2 Arrivals Level
    Location
    Beside the Terminal 2 Bus Ticket Counter, before Security
    Best For
    Korean Air and Delta Passengers

    60 Rooms, Including a Hub Double at a Lower Rate. The Same Hourly Tariff as the Terminal 1 House, and One Accessible Room

    56000 - 77000 ₩
    Inside the TerminalICN · H3

    Transit Hotel, Terminal 1

    How to Reach
    On Foot from the Gate, without Clearing Immigration
    Location
    Fourth Floor near Gate 11, inside the Duty-Free Zone
    Best For
    A Long Connection between Two Flights

    Open around the Clock, and Reachable Only after Security

    Inside the TerminalICN · H4

    Transit Hotel, Terminal 2

    How to Reach
    On Foot from the Gate, without Clearing Immigration
    Location
    Fourth Floor across from Gate 252, inside the Duty-Free Zone
    Best For
    A Long Connection between Two Flights

    Open around the Clock, and Reachable Only after Security

    Four Places to Sleep Sit inside the Airport Itself, Two before Security and Two after. Which of Them You Can Reach Depends on Whether You Have Entered Korea

    // City Transfer

    How Do I Get from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Seoul?

    Bus & Train at Seoul Incheon International Airport

    See Exact Route Options, Departure Points, Schedule Windows and Ticket Tips for Getting to the Center after Landing

    Bus Connection

    6001

    Airport Limousine 6001 to Seoul Station, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun

    Departure Stop
    Stand 5 on 1F at T1; Stand 29 in the Transportation Centre at T2
    Arrival Stop
    Seoul Station, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun and Sinyongsan
    Schedule
    79 Departures a Day from T1, Usually Every 12 to 15 min · T1 05:29 to 23:09; T2 05:39 to 22:49
    Ticket
    KRW 17,000 Adult and 12,000 Child, at a Counter or a Machine

    This Is the Route Most Visitors Want: It Calls at Seoul Station, Then Runs the Length of the Myeongdong and Dongdaemun Hotel Strip. A Ticket Is Compulsory at Terminal 2, Though Not at Terminal 1

    ICN · 6001 · Airport Limousine 6001 to Seoul Station, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun
    6015

    Airport Limousine 6015 to Myeongdong, Mapo and Gongdeok

    Departure Stop
    Stand 5 on 1F at T1; Stand 28 in the Transportation Centre at T2
    Arrival Stop
    Mapo, Gongdeok, Chungjeongno, Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong
    Schedule
    87 Departures a Day from T1, Usually Every 10 to 15 min · T1 05:39 to 23:19; T2 05:19 to 22:59
    Ticket
    KRW 17,000 Adult and 12,000 Child, at a Counter or a Machine

    The Busiest of the Seoul Routes. It Reaches Myeongdong from the West through Mapo and Gongdeok Rather than through Seoul Station, Which Is Quicker When the Station Approach Is Congested

    ICN · 6015 · Airport Limousine 6015 to Myeongdong, Mapo and Gongdeok
    6002

    Airport Limousine 6002 to Hongik University and Cheongnyangni

    Departure Stop
    Stand 6 on 1F at T1; Stand 30 in the Transportation Centre at T2
    Arrival Stop
    Hongik University, Sinchon, Gwanghwamun, Jongno and Cheongnyangni
    Schedule
    77 Departures a Day from T1, Usually Every 13 to 15 min · T1 05:34 to 23:29; T2 05:14 to 23:09
    Ticket
    KRW 17,000 Adult and 12,000 Child, at a Counter or a Machine

    The Northern Route, and the Only One That Serves the Hongdae and Sinchon Student Quarter Directly before Crossing the Old City along Jongno

    ICN · 6002 · Airport Limousine 6002 to Hongik University and Cheongnyangni
    6701

    K Limousine 6701 to City Hall, Gwanghwamun and Myeongdong Hotels

    Departure Stop
    Stand 3 on 1F at T1; Stand 18 in the Transportation Centre at T2
    Arrival Stop
    Mapo, Gongdeok, Gwanghwamun, City Hall, Euljiro and Myeongdong
    Schedule
    34 Departures a Day from T1, about Every 30 min · T1 05:35 to 22:25; T2 05:15 to 22:05
    Ticket
    KRW 18,000, the Dearest of the Seoul Routes, at a Counter or a Machine

    A Hotel Route Rather than a Street Route: Every Stop Is the Door of a Named Hotel around City Hall, Gwanghwamun and Myeongdong. It Stops Earlier at Night than the 6000 Series

    ICN · 6701 · K Limousine 6701 to City Hall, Gwanghwamun and Myeongdong Hotels
    N6002

    Night Bus N6002 to Hongik University, Gwanghwamun and Dongdaemun

    Departure Stop
    Stand 6 on 1F at T1; Stand 30 in the Transportation Centre at T2
    Arrival Stop
    Hongik University, Gwanghwamun, Dongdaemun and Cheongnyangni
    Schedule
    6 Departures, Listed Rather than Timed · T1 at 24:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:40, 04:00 and 04:40
    Ticket
    KRW 17,000, and a Ticket Is Needed before Boarding, Night Buses Included

    The Night Service Skips Most of the Daytime Stops and Reaches Four Points Only. From Terminal 2 It Leaves at 23:40, 00:10, 00:40, 01:20, 03:40 and 04:20

    ICN · N6002 · Night Bus N6002 to Hongik University, Gwanghwamun and Dongdaemun
    N6000

    Night Bus N6000 to the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal

    Departure Stop
    Stand 6 on 1F at T1; Stand 28 in the Transportation Centre at T2
    Arrival Stop
    Songjeong, Yeomchang and the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal
    Schedule
    6 Departures, Listed Rather than Timed · T1 at 24:10, 00:50, 01:30, 02:10, 03:40 and 04:20
    Ticket
    KRW 17,000, and a Ticket Is Needed before Boarding, Night Buses Included

    The Only Overnight Link to the South Bank of the River. From Terminal 2 It Leaves at 23:50, 00:30, 01:10, 01:50, 03:20 and 04:00

    ICN · N6000 · Night Bus N6000 to the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal

    Train Connection

    T1

    Airport Railroad Express Train, Non-Stop to Seoul Station

    43 min from T1, 51 min from T2
    Departure Stop
    Transportation Centre, Basement 1, at Either Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Seoul Station, Basement 2, for KTX and Subway Lines 1 and 4
    Schedule
    26 Departures a Day, Every 25 to 50 min · First 05:16 at T2 and 05:24 at T1; Last 22:40 and 22:48
    Ticket
    KRW 13,000 Adult and 9,500 Child, Seat Reserved, Bought at the Express Desk

    The Express Runs without a Stop between the Airport and Seoul Station. Seats Are Assigned, the Carriages Carry Free Wi-Fi and a Cabin Attendant, and the Last Train Back from Seoul Station Leaves at 23:00

    ICN · T1 · Airport Railroad Express Train, Non-Stop to Seoul Station
    T2

    Airport Railroad All-Stop Train, Every Station to Seoul

    59 min from T1, 66 min from T2
    Departure Stop
    Transportation Centre, Basement 1, at Either Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Seoul Station, Calling at Hongik University, Gongdeok and Ten More
    Ticket
    KRW 4,750 to Seoul Station from T1 and 5,350 from T2, on a Transport Card

    The All-Stop Service Needs No Reservation and Shares the Track with the Express. It Meets Eight Interchange Stations on the Way, among Them Gimpo Airport for Subway Lines 5 and 9 and Hongik University for Line 2

    ICN · T2 · Airport Railroad All-Stop Train, Every Station to Seoul
    // Ground Transport

    Taxi, Ride Apps and Car Rental

    Compare the Main Door-To-Door Options after Landing, Including Official Taxi Pickup Points, Ride-Hailing Availability and On-Airport Rental Counters

    Ride Apps
    Kakao T, Uber, International Taxi
    Rental Companies
    4 Available

    Regular Taxi

    Official Operators
    Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Metered Taxis, International Taxi, Smart Taxi, Deluxe and Jumbo Taxis, Incheon Airport Call Vans
    Pickup Point
    Stands 5C, 6C and 6D on 1F at Terminal 1; at Terminal 2, 7C for Seoul, 6D for Gyeonggi and 5D for Incheon
    Payment Methods
    Cash in Korean Won or a Card; Visa, Amex and Mastercard on International Taxi

    Ride Apps

    Kakao T
    Nationwide, around the Clock
    PricingThe Meter, Charged through the App
    Pickup PointStands 1C and 14C at Terminal 1; Stands 1C and 10C at Terminal 2
    NotesThe App Most Korean Drivers Use. Kakao Mobility Publishes a Separate Visitor Version in English, Chinese and Japanese That Books the Same Cars
    ICN · Ride Hail · Kakao T
    Uber
    At the Airport around the Clock
    PricingA Price Quoted before the Trip, Adjusted for Tolls
    Pickup PointStands 1C and 14C at Terminal 1; Stands 1C and 10C at Terminal 2
    NotesIn Korea Uber Dispatches Licensed Taxis Rather than Private Cars, and a Taxi Normally Seats Four. The Quoted Fare Can Move at the End If Tolls or Surcharges Differ
    ICN · Ride Hail · Uber
    International Taxi
    Booked at Least 24 h Ahead
    PricingA Flat Zone Fare into Seoul, the Meter beyond It
    Pickup PointStand 4C at Terminal 1 and Stand 3C at Terminal 2
    NotesThe Designated Service for Foreign Visitors, with Second-Language Drivers. Seoul Zones A to E Run KRW 70,000 to 95,000, or 100,000 to 140,000 in a Larger Car
    ICN · Ride Hail · International Taxi

    Car Rental

    SK Rent-a-Car
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, between Exits 13 and 14 on the 1F Public Area
    Hours
    Daily 06:00-22:00

    Reachable on 032-743-3300, before Security and without a Boarding Pass

    ICN · Rental Desk · SK Rent-a-Car
    Lotte Rent-a-Car
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, between Exits 13 and 14 on the 1F Public Area
    Hours
    Daily 08:00-20:00

    Reachable on 032-743-8000, in the Same Row of Desks as the Other Brand

    ICN · Rental Desk · Lotte Rent-a-Car
    SK Rent-a-Car
    Desk Location
    Terminal 2, West Side of the Transportation Centre on B1
    Hours
    Daily 06:00-22:00

    Reachable on 032-743-8055, beside the Bus and Rail Concourse

    ICN · Rental Desk · SK Rent-a-Car
    Lotte Rent-a-Car
    Desk Location
    Terminal 2, West Side of the Transportation Centre on B1
    Hours
    Daily 08:00-20:00

    Reachable on 032-743-8000, beside the Bus and Rail Concourse

    ICN · Rental Desk · Lotte Rent-a-Car

    Two Brands Hold Desks at Incheon Airport and Each Keeps One Counter in Every Terminal. All Four Sit in the Public Area before Security, so No Boarding Pass Is Needed to Reach Them

    // Airport FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions about Seoul Incheon International Airport

    Two Passenger Terminals and a Separate Midfield Concourse. Gates 1 to 50 Are Terminal 1, 101 to 132 the Concourse and 208 to 290 Terminal 2, so a Boarding Pass Names the Building
    The Airport Railroad Express Reaches Seoul Station Non-Stop in 43 min from Terminal 1 and 51 min from Terminal 2, for KRW 13,000. The All-Stop Train Takes 59 min and Costs 4,750
    The Designated International Taxi Charges a Flat KRW 70,000 to 95,000 into Seoul by Zone. A Metered Taxi Starts at 4,800 and Adds 20 to 40 % between 22:00 and 04:00
    Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Seoul, Air Busan and Delta Board at Terminal 2. Terminal 1 Handles Jeju Air, T’way Air, Eastar Jet, Air Premia and Foreign Carriers
    Before Security the Airport Railroad Links Them in about 6 min for KRW 1,050. After Security a Shuttle Train Runs Every 5 min through the Concourse, and Cannot Be Ridden Back
    The Long-Term Lots Charge KRW 1,000 an Hour and 9,000 a Day; the Short-Term Decks beside Each Terminal 2,400 an Hour and 24,000 a Day. The First 10 min Are Free
    Terminal 2 Check-In Opens at 05:00 for Asiana Airlines and 05:30 for Korean Air, and Foreign Airlines Open 3 to 2 Hours Ahead. Be at the Gate 30 to 40 min before Boarding
    Yes, Four. Capsule Hotels Called Darakhyu Sit Landside in Both Terminals, from KRW 56,000 for a 12-Hour Block, and Transit Hotels Operate Airside on the Fourth Floor
    Yes. Route N6002 Leaves Terminal 1 at 24:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:40, 04:00 and 04:40 for Hongik University, Gwanghwamun and Dongdaemun. Route N6000 Serves Gangnam, at KRW 17,000
    The Airport Railroad and the Airport Limousine Buses Both Cover the Two Airports without a Stop in 30 to 40 min. On the Bus the Fare between the Two Airports Is KRW 8,000
    // Know before You Go

    Travel Tips & Essential Information for South Korea

    South Korea Is One of the Easiest Countries in the World to Move around and One of the Hardest to Sign Up for. Transport, Coverage and Card Payment Are Excellent, but a Wall of Korean Apps and Services Wants a Korean Phone Number and an Identity Check a Visitor Cannot Pass

    South Korea AT A GLANCE
    South Korea
    LanguageKorean
    Capital CitySeoul
    CurrencySouth Korean Won (KRW)
    Time ZoneKST
    Emergency112 · 119 · 1330
    Driving SideRight
    Plug TypeType C and Type F
    Voltage220 V, 60 Hz
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    Official Languages: Korean

    Subway Stations, Mainline Rail, Expressway Signs and Airport Signage All Carry English, and the Major Museums and Tourist Offices Are Staffed in It. Spoken English Thins Out Quickly beyond That, and Taxi Drivers Rarely Speak Any, so Carry Your Destination Written in Korean Rather than Saying It Aloud

    Mobile Network: Coverage Is as Good as Anywhere on Earth. 5G and LTE Reach the Whole of the Built-Up Country, the Entire Seoul Metro Including Tunnels, and the High-Speed Rail Line. 2G Was Switched Off for Good in 2021, but 3G Is Still Running on Two of the Three Networks, so an Older 3G Handset Will Still Connect

    Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Roaming Is Fine for a Few Days If Your Home Plan Prices Korea Sanely. A Data eSIM Is the Simplest Thing for Most Visitors, Installed before You Fly and Live the Moment You Land, and It Leaves Your Home Number Reachable. A Local SIM Still Wins in One Real Case — When You Need a Korean 010 Number for the SMS Codes a Booking or a Domestic App Asks for. Anything Carrying Calls and Texts Needs Your Passport, Because Real-Name Registration Is the Law

    Cards Work Almost Everywhere, Taxis and Convenience Stores Included, with Visa and Mastercard the Safest to Carry. The Won Has No Sub-Unit, so Everyday Prices Run to Four or Five Digits. The Gap Is the Local Apps — Kakao Pay, Naver Pay and Toss All Need a Korean Mobile Number in Your Own Name Plus an Identity Check, Which a Visitor Cannot Get

    There Is No Tipping in South Korea and No Polite Way to Start. The Number on the Menu Is the Number You Pay, in Restaurants, Taxis, Bars and Hotels Alike, and Staff Are Paid without Reference to It. Cash Left on a Table Is Usually Read as Something You Dropped, and Somebody Will Come after You with It. Rounding a Taxi Fare Up to the Next Note Is Convenience Rather than a Tip, and Nobody Will Think of It as One

    Plug Type: Type C and Type F

    Voltage: 220 V, 60 Hz

    Adapter: Sockets Are the Round Two-Pin European Kind, so a Plug from Germany, France or Spain Fits Unaided. Anything from the UK, the US, Australia or Japan Needs an Adapter. Phone and Laptop Chargers Handle 220 V without Help, but a 110 V Hairdryer or Shaver Needs a Converter and Not Merely a Plug Shape

    Korea Sits at the Safe End of Every Government Advisory, and Violent Crime against Visitors Is Rare. What the Foreign Office Actually Flags Is Road Traffic, Thefts in Crowded Tourist Districts Such as Itaewon, and Assaults around Late-Night Bar Areas. Summer Rain and Mountain Weather Cause More Trouble to Travellers Here than Crime Does

    • Dial 112 for Police, 119 for Fire or an Ambulance, and 1330 for the State Travel Helpline, Which Has Interpreters
    • Cross with the Signal and Look Twice, Because Drivers Are Held at Fault for Hitting a Pedestrian and the Accident Rate Is High
    • The Rainy Season and the Typhoon Months Run from Roughly Late June into September, so Check a Forecast before Any Hike
    • Keep Your Usual Habits about Bags and Phones in Packed Markets, Festivals and Nightlife Districts
    • Tap Water Is Safe to Drink and Seoul Tests Its Supply for over Twice the Substances the WHO Lists, Though Most Homes Filter It
    • The Drink-Drive Limit Is Stricter than in Most of Europe, and a Conviction Can Mean Prison
    • Drug Offences Carry Long Sentences, Including for Amounts a Visitor Would Consider Personal

    Do

    • Check the K-ETA Site before You Fly, as the Waiver for Visa-Free Visitors Ends in December 2026
    • Buy a T-Money Card with Cash the Hour You Land and Top It Up the Same Way
    • Install Naver Map or KakaoMap before You Fly and Learn One of Them
    • Keep Your Hotel Address in Korean on Your Phone for Taxi Drivers
    • Carry Your Passport, Which Is Needed for Tax-Free Shopping and SIM Registration
    • Call 1330 When Something Goes Wrong and You Need an Interpreter
    • Check Whether Your Data Plan Includes a Korean Number before You Buy It

    Avoid

    • Do Not Count on Tapping a Foreign Card at a Subway or Bus Gate
    • Do Not Expect Google Maps to Give You Driving or Walking Directions Yet
    • Do Not Try to Register a Foreign Card inside a Korean Payment or Taxi App
    • Do Not Tip, Because It Will Be Handed Back to You
    • Do Not Smoke outside a Marked Smoking Area, Where the Fine Reaches 100,000 Won
    • Do Not Join a Protest or Rally, as Political Activity by Foreigners Is Illegal

    Local Cultural Tips

    • Age Sets the Register of the Language, so Being Asked How Old You Are Early on Is Ordinary Politeness Rather than Nosiness
    • Give and Take Money, Cards and Gifts with Both Hands, or the Right Hand Steadied by the Left
    • Shoes Come Off Wherever the Floor Is Raised or a Shoe Rack Stands by the Door
    • Convenience Stores Are Genuine Infrastructure Here, with Seating, Hot Food, Cash Machines and Parcel Lockers
    • Public Bins Are Scarce Because Household Waste Is Charged by the Bag, so Plan to Carry Rubbish for a While
    • Pouring Your Own Drink Is Unusual in Company, and the Bottle Is Normally Kept Moving Round the Table
    • Let Passengers Off before You Board, and Stand Clear of the Doors
    • Leave the Priority Seats Empty Even When the Carriage Is Full
    • Keep Calls Short and Quiet on Trains and Buses, and Use Headphones
    • Do Not Eat or Drink on the Subway, However Long the Journey
    • Wait to Be Seated in Restaurants That Have a Host, and Call Staff with the Table Button
    • Turn Up on Time, Because Korean Schedules Are Kept to the Minute
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