Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, with grand gates and a banquet hall over a lotus pond.
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- 49 km
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About the airport
Incheon International Airport, on an island west of Seoul, is South Korea’s main international gateway and one of Asia’s busiest hubs.
Terminals
The original terminal, used by most foreign airlines, with extensive shopping, lounges and a cultural centre. A newer terminal used by Korean Air, Delta and other SkyTeam carriers, linked to Terminal 1 by a free shuttle train.
Services
Services are those of a major airport: cafés, shops, information and airline desks. There is an express rail link to Seoul, plus limousine buses and taxis; the train is the quickest transport.
Getting to the city
Train
The AREX express train reaches Seoul Station in about 45 minutes; an all-stop version is cheaper but slower.
Limousine Bus
Coaches run to central Seoul, Gangnam and other districts, useful for destinations off the train line.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside each terminal; the ride into central Seoul can take over an hour depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal 1
The original terminal, used by most foreign airlines, with extensive shopping, lounges and a cultural centre.
Terminal 2
A newer terminal used by Korean Air, Delta and other SkyTeam carriers, linked to Terminal 1 by a free shuttle train.
Seoul
Things to do in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea's capital, mixes centuries-old royal palaces with one of Asia's most dynamic, high-tech cityscapes.
N Seoul Tower
An observation tower on Namsan mountain with sweeping views over the whole city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Seoul?
Incheon International Airport airport is about 49 km from central Seoul.
How do I get from the airport to central Seoul?
From Incheon International Airport airport you can take Train, Limousine Bus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Incheon International Airport airport have?
Incheon International Airport has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Landing in Seoul?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Incheon International Airport Terminal 1: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- N Seoul Tower: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons