Your ultimate guide to Seoul airports
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Major airports in Seoul
Discover Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport is where innovation meets security, ensuring a pleasant journey to all travellers.
Airport Code (IATA):
(ICN)
Location:
Seoul
Address:
272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22382
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Vietnam Air, Vietjet Air, Shanghai Airlines, Cebu Air Inc., Scoot Pte. Ltd., Air Seoul, AirAsia X, Eastarjet, Jeju Air, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai AirAsia X, Tway Air, Peach Aviation, Hong Kong Express Airways, Lao Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mongolian Airlines, Myanmar Airways International, Batik Air Malaysia, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Sky Angkor Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Emirates Airline, EVA Airways, Air Astana, Aero Mongolia, Air Macau, Air Busan, AirAsia Berhad, Air India Limited, Air Japan, Air Premia, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Uzbekistan Airways, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Air China, Zipair, Tianjin Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, Tigerair Taiwan, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Finnair, AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Air, Aeromexico, Air France, China Airlines, Jin Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
56,000,000
Brief History:
Incheon International Airport opened in 2001 as Seoul's second airport. It grew to become one of the busiest airports in Asia.
Discover Gimpo International Airport
Gimpo International Airport's shops, restaurants and lounges are all aimed at enhacing each visitor's travel experience.
Airport Code (IATA):
(GMP)
Location:
Seoul
Address:
112 Haneul-gil (Gonghang-dong), Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07505
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Air Busan, Air China, Air Seoul, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eastar Jet, EVA Air, Japan Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, Shanghai Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan, T'way Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
23,400,000
Brief History:
Gimpo International Airport opened in 1939. It was Seoul's first and only airport until Incheon International Airport opened.
Flights to and from Seoul
Seoul’s airports are served by several major airlines, like Air France, British Airways, American Airlines, KLM and Swiss. When it comes to destinations, the most popular ones include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Taipei.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can go to and from Incheon Airport by public transport or by car. Your first option are the Airport Railroad train, the Limousine Bus and the Incheon Bus. If you'll be driving to Incheon Airport, parking fees start 9,000 KRW per day for long-term parking. Finally, you can rent a car at the airport, from one of the two providers - SK Rent-a-Car or Lotte Rent-a-Car.
When it comes to reaching Gimbo Airport, you can do it using Subway line 5 or 9, the Airport Shuttle Bus or the AREX train. If you'd like to rent a car, visit the offices of Lotte Car rental, SK Car rental or GoGo Car rental at the floor 1 of the Domestic Terminal. Airport parking starts at 20,000 KRW, but make sure you check, since the rate depends on car size, parking spot location etc.
Incheon International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Gimpo International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Seoul airports currency exchange
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