About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Serving South Korea’s capital, Seoul Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in the country and one of the busiest in the world. The airport has been rated the best airport worldwide for nine years in a row (2005-13) by Airports Council International. Our Seoul Incheon International Airport guide provides information on accommodation options, airport facilities and details on how to get to and from the airport.

Airport news:

Ongoing development work includes construction of Runway 4 and the expansion of Terminal 2 (expected to conclude in December 2023) to maximise the airport’s capacity

Information:

Information counters are situated on the first and third floors, in the boarding gate areas and in the Airport Transportation Centre.

Website:

Driving directions:

From central Seoul, take the Gangbyeonbuk-ro route northwards and turn off onto the eastbound Incheon International Airport Expressway – this leads directly to the airport site. An expressway toll (starting at ₩3,300 and dependent on vehicle size) is payable from/to Incheon and Seoul. The journey is approximately an hour’s drive.

Public Transport

Public transport road:

Bus: Passengers can choose between numerous limousines or regular inter-city buses. The inter-city buses stop at the major districts and hotels around Seoul. Local city buses 111 and 303 link the airport to central Incheon. For a full listing of bus routes, visit the airport's website. Journey times and fares vary according to comfort, standard and route.

Taxi: Regular, deluxe and ‘jumbo’ taxis (for up to nine people) can be hired at the airport (journey time to central Seoul: 50 minutes; fare: from ₩55,000 - 110,000 depending on taxi classification). Taxi stands are situated at the exit in Arrivals.

Public transport rail:

Rail: The Airport Railroad Express (tel: +82 1599 7788; www.arex.or.kr) links the airport directly with Seoul Station (journey time: 60 minutes; fare: from ₩4,150). There is a non-stop express service taking 43 minutes into the city and costing ₩9,000.

Public transport water:

Water: A ferry service runs from Incheon to Yeongjong-do. Taxis can be used to travel from the airport to the pier in Incheon.

Terminal facilities

Money:

There is a selection of bureaux de change and banks in the public area and additional currency exchange kiosks in the departures area.

Food:

Restaurants, snack bars, cafés, bars, ice cream parlours and fast-food outlets abound at Seoul Incheon International Airport. These include eateries serving South Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisine. There are also places that serve Halal food.

Shopping:

There is a good selection of duty-free shops at the airport selling a range of goods, including fashion accessories, electronics and perfumes. Additionally, there are convenience stores and bookshops for basic needs at various points within the terminal complex.

Luggage:

Luggage storage facilities are available. The lost property offices can be contacted at 032-741-3110 (Terminal 1) or 032-741-8988 (Terminal 2). Procedures for baggage reclaim are listed on the airport website.

Other:

Other facilities at Seoul Incheon International Airport include a medical centre, chemists, laundry, movie theatre, children’s playrooms and a prayer room. The airport also has a number of gardens in which to relax as well as a spa, museum, ice skating rink and golf driving range.

Airport facilities

Conference and business:

There is a spacious business lounge located on-site at the airport with faxing and local call facilities.

Off-site, the Incheon Airport Transit Hotel (tel: +82 32 743 3000; www.airgardenhotel.com) offers secretarial services, photocopying, fax, computer, parcel delivery and messaging services.

Conference and meeting facilities are available at the Grand Hyatt Regency Incheon hotel (tel: +82 32 745 1234; incheon.grand.hyatt.com) and Best Western Premier Incheon Airport hotel (tel: +82 32 743 1000; www.airporthotel.co.kr).

Communication Facilities:

Mobile phone hire and free Wi-Fi internet access is available. A post office and an internet lounge can be found near the duty-free shopping area.

Disabled facilities:

Seoul Incheon International Airport has lifts, wheelchair-accessible toilets and telephones for assistance. Wheelchairs are provided free of charge; passengers requiring assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Disabled drivers can make use of reserved parking spaces in the airport car parks.

Car parking:

Long- and short-term parking facilities are available at Seoul Incheon International Airport. The short-term car park is linked to the terminal by walkways. Airport shuttle buses run from the long-term car park to the passenger terminals every 5-16 minutes between 0432-0048 for Terminal 1 and 24 hours for Terminal 2. Further parking information is available on the airport website.

Car rental:

Car hire is available from Avis and LotteRent A Car, with desks located in Arrivals.