Incheon International Airport ICN - simply referred to as 'IIA' - has only been 10 years in operation, during which time it grew rapidly into a major hub for the Northeast Asia region and beyond.  Incheon operates under its motto 'More than an Airport, Beyond Expectation', and that says it all.  Skytrax has given Incheon International a full 5-star ranking, & the airport continues to receive awards from other agencies in various categories, including the 'Green Climate 2011' award.

The Airport is located west of Incheon city in South Korea,  between the north-west islands of Yeongjiong & Yongyoo situated in the Yellow Sea,  and is 70 km from its capital city Seoul.  It is accessible via Incheon Expressway 130, which includes the Yeongjong Bridge, as well as by Highway 15. Incheon Airport is conveniently connected by AREX rail service to Incheon, Seoul & to Gimpo Airport (both Airports have express & commuter stations), and the Seoul Subway, lines 2, 4, 5, 6 & 9. The AREX express train to Seoul takes 43 minutes (with one stop at Incheon).

With three very long runways and an estimated 33.5 million passengers a year, Incheon International Airport is hub to Korean Air & Asiana Airlines, and is served by a host of international airlines offering direct and connecting flights to all parts of the world. A major part of IIA's air traffic is derived from the international sector.

The International Business Center: IIAC Airport connects by pedestrian overpass with this Center, which is a city by itself, facing the parking lots, with hotels (Hyatt & Best Western), multi-level office & retail buildings (WorldGate, SkyWorld, LG Eclat, O'Ville, & Airport Royal Plaza), a golf practice range (Incheon Golf Club), the Global Medical Center (planned to open in 2012), and an ING car wash.  Also, with the AREX train now in full operation, the Transportation Center has been transformed into a shopping and culture complex, with a shopping mall, performance hall, indoor skating rink, movie theaters & multi-media centers.

 

The 'Main Terminal' is at present Incheon International Airport's only passenger terminal, and has a separate Concourse A. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)  

Hearing-impaired travelers can now send get airport information from the help desk by sending a Mobile SMS message to 1577-2600 and get real-time response in four languages.

Parking options at Incheon International Airport: (For detailed parking information, click on 'Airport Parking'.)

 

Rental Cars: Kumho Rent-A-Car (tel. 82-32-743-8000) is located in the pre-security area of the passenger terminal, at 1F, near exits 3 & 14, and offers a nationwide network with major rental car agencies. Rental cars are parked in the long-term parking lot.

To get from Incheon Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi in front of the Arrivals floor (regular taxis are white with either a blue or green top; deluxe taxis are black with gold accents); or you can take a train or a bus. For information about limos, premium buses and ticketing visit oen of thse booths: Exits 4 &9 (indoors) or exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 9C, 11, & 13 (outdoors)
1. A new 'terminal' for mini van taxis or 'call van' service enables passengers now to be protected from fraud by enforcing fixed pricing, and vans can more easily load luggage there.  Also, an information desk located in the passenger terminal between exits 12 & 13 of level 1 provides more info & fares.
2. The AREX (Incheon International Airport Railroad) train station is in the Transportation Center, next o the main terminal. Both Incheon & Gimpo airports are express & commuter stations. The other commuter train stations are: Incheon Cargo Terminal, Unseo, Geomam, Gyeyang  (27 mins, with transfer to Incheon Subway Line 1) & Gimpo Airport (33 minutes, with transfer to Seoul Subway Lines 5 & 9). Seoul Station is equipped with a city air terminal & baggage processing facility, enabling passengers to check in there.
3. Express highway buses run between the Airport and Seoul, and frequent bus services to all parts of South Korea. Bus 11A takes you to the Jamsil subway station.
4. A ferry service on Yengjong pier runs between the Airport and the city of Incheon, however its dock is quite far from the airport & you will need separate transportation to get there.