Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is a major hub airport near Seoul in South Korea. This page covers the essentials — IATA + ICAO codes, location, live flight status, and hotels nearby.
Getting to + from the city
AREX Express Train to Seoul Station in 43 min, ₩9,500. AREX All-Stop is 25 min slower but ₩4,750. Limousine Bus to specific Seoul neighborhoods (₩15,000–17,000). Taxi ₩60,000–80,000 + 50–90 min depending on traffic. ICN regularly ranks the world's best airport — it's genuinely well-organized.
Terminals
T1: most international (Korean Air partners + Sky+oneworld). T2: Korean Air, Delta, Air France, KLM (SkyTeam hub). T1↔T2 free shuttle bus 15 min. Confirm terminal — they're 5 km apart with separate check-in.
What's actually good
Korean Air KAL Lounge + Asiana Lounge are world-tier. Matina Lounge (Priority Pass at T1) is the realistic non-status option. Try the airside bibimbap at the food court — actual Korean quality. Free showers, nap rooms, a Korean cultural-experience zone, a transit hotel inside security. Free Wi-Fi works flawlessly.
Avoid
Confusing T1 + T2 (5 km + 15 min apart). Booking <90-min international-to-domestic transfers (ICN handles no domestic — you'd need GMP Gimpo). Currency exchange at the airport (use city ATMs). Long-term parking at the official lots (off-airport competitors are 40% cheaper).