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Incheon International Airport

También conocido como: Incheon Airport, Seoul Incheon Airport, Seoul Airport, ICN Airport.

ICN · RKSI · Seoul

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Incheon International Airport
Código IATA
ICN
Código OACI
RKSI
Ciudad
Seoul
País
South Korea
Coordenadas
37.4691, 126.4510
Zona horaria
Asia/Seoul
Terminales
Two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, linked by a free shuttle bus and the AREX train

Sobre Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the main international gateway for Seoul, South Korea. It sits on reclaimed land on Yeongjong Island in the city of Incheon, about 48 km west of central Seoul, and handled 74.07 million passengers in 2025.

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines fly long-haul routes to North America, Europe and Australia, while Jin Air, Jeju Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul focus on Japan, China and Southeast Asia. Foreign carriers include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. Japan, Southeast Asia and China together made up about two-thirds of passenger traffic in 2025.

The airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1, used by most foreign airlines and Jeju Air, and Terminal 2, home to Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, their sister airlines and SkyTeam partners. A free shuttle bus and the AREX airport railroad connect them.

From the airport, most travelers head to central Seoul, Myeongdong, Hongdae, Gangnam and Seoul Station, to Songdo and the rest of Incheon, or on to domestic connections at Gimpo Airport.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Incheon International Airport Corporation

Passengers per year

74.07 million in 2025

Runways

Four runways

Main airline

Korean Air

Opened

March 2001

Consejos de llegada a Incheon International Airport

You first pass immigration, where foreign visitors are fingerprinted and photographed. Visa-exempt travelers need a K-ETA before departure unless their country is on the temporary exemption list valid through 31 December 2026, which includes the United States, the UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, France and Germany; travelers without a K-ETA complete the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival.

After passport control, collect your bags in the baggage claim hall and go through customs. If you landed at Terminal 1 on a foreign airline, you may first ride the underground shuttle train from the concourse to the main building.

The arrivals hall is on the first floor of each terminal. Taxi stands are just outside the arrival exits, with separate lines for regular and deluxe taxis; ignore anyone inside the hall offering rides. Pre-booked drivers usually wait at the arrival exits with a name sign. Airport limousine bus counters and stops are along the same level, and AREX trains leave from the Transportation Center connected to each terminal.

Seoul has hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Korea Standard Time is UTC+9 with no daylight saving, and the currency is the South Korean won.

Transporte terrestre

The AREX train suits most travelers bound for central Seoul, while limousine buses and taxis are easier with heavy luggage or for districts away from the rail line.

  • AREX express train

    The non-stop express runs from the Transportation Center to Seoul Station in about 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 minutes from Terminal 2. It only stops at Seoul Station, so many travelers still need a metro or taxi connection.

  • AREX all-stop train

    The commuter train takes about 59 minutes from Terminal 1 and 66 minutes from Terminal 2 to Seoul Station, stopping at Gimpo Airport and Hongik University on the way. It connects with several metro lines but can be crowded at peak times.

  • Airport limousine bus

    Limousine buses run from stops outside the arrivals halls to hotels and districts across Seoul and the region, taking about 1.5 hours to central Seoul depending on traffic. They avoid transfers but are slower than the train.

  • Taxi from Incheon airport

    Regular and deluxe taxis wait at the stands outside the arrivals areas of both terminals. The drive to central Seoul takes about 45 minutes to an hour without heavy traffic.

  • Rideshare

    Kakao T and Uber Taxi work with foreign cards and international phone numbers, and drivers pick up at the taxi stands. They are useful if you do not speak Korean.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you at the arrival exit and drives you straight to your hotel, which is easiest for families and travelers with a lot of luggage.

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Cómo moverse entre terminales

  1. Free shuttle bus

    Free inter-terminal buses leave from gate 8 on the third-floor departures level of Terminal 1, about every 7 minutes at busy times and up to every 20 minutes late at night. The ride to Terminal 2 takes about 16 minutes.

  2. AREX train

    AREX airport railroad trains stop at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stations, so you can ride one stop between them from the Transportation Center of each terminal.

  3. Check your terminal

    Codeshare flights may leave from the operating airline's terminal, so check your e-ticket or the airport's flight search before you go.

  4. Allow extra time

    The terminals are several kilometres apart, so allow extra time if you have to change terminals to check in.

Terminales

Terminal 1

The larger terminal, with a separate concourse reached by underground shuttle train. It handles most foreign airlines and Korean airlines such as Jeju Air and Air Premia.

Terminal 2

Opened in 2018 and expanded in 2024. It handles Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul and partner airlines such as Delta, Air France and KLM.

Aerolíneas y destinos

The main airlines at Incheon International Airport.

Air Busan T2

Fukuoka, Nha Trang, Osaka–Kansai, Tokyo–Narita, Chiang Mai (seasonal), Hong Kong (seasonal)

Air France T2

Paris–Charles de Gaulle

Guía de la aerolínea

Air Premia T1

Bangkok, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Tokyo–Narita, Washington–Dulles

Air Seoul T2

Fukuoka, Guam, Osaka–Kansai, Takamatsu, Tokyo–Narita, Yonago, Zhangjiajie

American Airlines T1

Dallas/Fort Worth

Guía de la aerolínea

Asiana Airlines T2

Barcelona, Budapest, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London–Heathrow, Los Angeles, Milan, New York–JFK, Paris–Charles de Gaulle, Prague, Rome, San Francisco, Seattle, Sydney

Guía de la aerolínea

Cathay Pacific T1

Hong Kong

Guía de la aerolínea

Delta Air Lines T2

Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Salt Lake City, Seattle

Guía de la aerolínea

Jeju Air T1

Bangkok, Cebu, Clark, Da Nang, Bali (Denpasar), Fukuoka, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Jeju, Osaka–Kansai, Singapore, Tokyo–Narita

Jin Air T2

Bangkok, Cebu, Chiang Mai, Clark, Da Nang, Fukuoka, Guam, Kota Kinabalu, Nagoya, Okinawa (Naha), Osaka–Kansai, Tokyo–Narita

Korean Air T2

Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, London–Heathrow, New York–JFK, Paris–Charles de Gaulle, Rome, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore

Guía de la aerolínea

Lufthansa T1

Frankfurt, Munich

Guía de la aerolínea

Qatar Airways T1

Doha

Guía de la aerolínea

Singapore Airlines T1

Singapore

Guía de la aerolínea

Turkish Airlines T1

Istanbul

Guía de la aerolínea

United Airlines T1

Newark, San Francisco

Guía de la aerolínea

Vietnam Airlines T1

Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang

Guía de la aerolínea

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Incheon airport from Seoul?

Incheon International Airport is about 48 km west of central Seoul, on Yeongjong Island in the city of Incheon. The AREX express train reaches Seoul Station in about 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 minutes from Terminal 2. A taxi takes about 45 minutes to an hour without heavy traffic, and limousine buses take about 1.5 hours.

Is Incheon airport in Seoul?

No. Incheon International Airport is in the separate city of Incheon, on reclaimed land between Yeongjong and Yongyu islands west of Seoul. It is the main international airport for the Seoul area. Seoul's other airport, Gimpo, lies within the city and mainly handles domestic flights and short international routes.

How many terminals does Incheon airport have?

Incheon International Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 has a main building and a separate concourse reached by an underground shuttle train. Terminal 2 opened in 2018 and was expanded in 2024. The terminals are several kilometres apart and are linked by a free shuttle bus and by the AREX airport railroad.

Which terminal does Korean Air use at Incheon?

Korean Air uses Terminal 2, together with Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, and partners such as Delta, Air France and KLM. Asiana moved to Terminal 2 on 14 January 2026. Most other foreign airlines and Jeju Air use Terminal 1. Codeshare flights may use the operating airline's terminal, so check your e-ticket.

How do I get between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Incheon?

A free shuttle bus leaves from gate 8 on the third floor of Terminal 1, about every 7 minutes at busy times and up to every 20 minutes late at night, and takes about 16 minutes to reach Terminal 2. AREX trains also stop at both terminal stations, so you can ride one stop between them.

How do I take the AREX train from Incheon airport to Seoul?

AREX trains leave from the Transportation Center connected to each terminal. The express train runs non-stop to Seoul Station in about 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 minutes from Terminal 2. The all-stop train takes about 59 and 66 minutes and stops at Gimpo Airport and Hongik University, with links to several Seoul metro lines.

Where do I get a taxi at Incheon airport?

Taxi stands are just outside the arrivals areas of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with separate lines for regular and deluxe taxis. Use the official stands and ignore anyone inside the hall offering rides. The drive to central Seoul takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic and your destination.

Can I use Kakao T or Uber at Incheon airport?

Yes. Kakao T works for foreign visitors who sign up with an email address and an international phone number, and it accepts foreign cards. Uber operates in Seoul through Uber Taxi and also takes foreign cards. Drivers pick up at the taxi stands outside arrivals, and both apps help if you do not speak Korean.

Do I need a K-ETA or arrival card for Incheon airport?

Visa-exempt travelers need a K-ETA before departure unless their country is on the temporary exemption list, which runs through 31 December 2026 and covers 22 countries and territories, including the US, the UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, France and Germany. Travelers without a K-ETA complete the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before landing.

Is there a bus from Incheon airport to Seoul?

Yes. Airport limousine buses run from stops outside the arrivals halls to hotels, districts and stations across Seoul and nearby cities. Ticket counters are in the arrivals areas. The trip to central Seoul takes about 1.5 hours depending on traffic. Buses avoid changes with luggage but are slower than the AREX train.

What time zone and currency does Seoul use?

Seoul uses Korea Standard Time, UTC+9, all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the South Korean won, and foreign credit cards are widely accepted. Summers are hot and humid with a rainy season, while winters are cold and dry, so check the season before you pack.

How busy is Incheon International Airport?

Incheon International Airport handled 74.07 million passengers in 2025, its highest annual total since opening in 2001. It is run by Incheon International Airport Corporation and has four runways after the Phase 4 expansion finished in 2024. Japan, Southeast Asia and China accounted for most of its passenger traffic in 2025.

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