Incheon International Airport — Complete Guide
Parking Guide
Incheon Airport has short-term and long-term car parks at both Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). Short-term lots connect directly to the terminal — convenient but pricier — while long-term lots need a shuttle bus but cost as little as KRW 9,000 per day.
For a standard compact car, short-term parking is KRW 1,200 per 30 minutes (max KRW 24,000/day) and long-term is KRW 1,000 per hour (max KRW 9,000/day). Light cars, EVs, multi-child families, disabled drivers and persons of national merit can get up to a 50% discount.
Check parking availabilityDeparture Essentials
For international flights from Incheon, arrive 2–3 hours before departure. The order is check-in, baggage drop, security screening, then immigration — each step can involve a wait.
Registering for SmartPass lets you skip the long lines and clear security via a dedicated lane. Also, every departure hall leads to the same airside duty-free area, so picking the hall with the shortest queue is the easiest way to save time.
Check departure congestionTerminal Guide
Incheon Airport is split into T1 (Terminal 1) and T2 (Terminal 2). Korean Air, Asiana (at T2 since 14 January 2026), Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Delta, Air France and KLM use T2; Jeju Air and many other airlines use T1. If you go to the wrong terminal you can transfer by free shuttle bus: about 15 minutes from T1 to T2 and about 18 minutes from T2 to T1.
Always check your terminal on your ticket before you leave. The free inter-terminal shuttle bus leaves from 3F centre exit 8 at T1 and from between 3F centre exits 4 and 5 at T2, about every 10 minutes from 05:00 to 23:00. The AREX train (paid, 1,200 won) takes 6 minutes.
Duty-free Allowance & Exchange Tips
The duty-free allowance for bringing goods into Korea is USD 800. On top of that, you may bring alcohol (2 L or less in total, value USD 400 or less in total), 200 cigarettes and 100 ml of perfume duty-free. If you exceed the limit and declare voluntarily, you get a 30% reduction on the tax with no penalty.
For currency exchange, reserving online through a Korean bank app and collecting at the airport is better value than the airport exchange booths. Check the latest exchange rates on the NaruGate exchange page.
See the latest exchange ratesAirport Bus Guide
Limousine buses connect Incheon Airport with major cities nationwide. Seoul and Gyeonggi routes are around KRW 6,000–17,000, and other regional cities KRW 15,000–30,000; transit cards are accepted too.
At T1, bus stops are on the 1st floor in front of gates 3A–9B. It's handy to check the stop and route on NaruGate before you board.
Search airport bus routesLounges & Amenities
The duty-free area has credit-card and airline lounges. Premium card holders can often enter free, with showers, rest areas and food & drink. Notable ones include the Matina Lounge at T1 and the Korean Air Lounge at T2.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport as 'Free_ICN_WiFi', and SIM (USIM) booths are located near the arrivals gates on the 1st floor of T1 and T2.