Seoul · ICN
55 minutes to city center. 5–72 hours of layover time.
LayoverScore™
ICN
Connection times, lounges, and transit rules for ICN.
Min connection time
Same terminal
45min
Different terminal
60min
LOUNGES
Korean Air Prestige Class Lounge
Terminal T1 · Korean Air Business Class, Skyteam Elite Plus
Asiana Business Class Lounge
Terminal T1 · Asiana Business Class, Star Alliance Gold
DAY ROOMS
No day room data available.
T1 and T2 are separate buildings. Dedicated bus runs 24/7. Korea offers free transit tours for layovers 5h+ through Korea Tourism Organization. AREX express train to Seoul Station ~43 min.
TIME
92
THINGS TO DO
108
VALUE
98
STRESS
8
Gwangjang Market in 5 hours: bindaetteok, silk alley, oldest market in Korea.
Seoul (ICN) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 55 minutes gets you to the center. 5–72 hours of layover time.
Highlights nearby
Gyeongbokgung Palace
sight
10 min walk
Insadong
sight
15 min walk
Gwangjang Market
food
19 min walk
Myeongdong Street Food
food
25 min walk
Noryangjin Fish Market
entertainment
38 min walk
Han River Park
entertainment
31 min walk
Getting around
Plan your 6h
- 09:00Transit to city center55 min
- 09:55Gwangjang Market60 min
- 12:05Return to airport55 min
- 13:00At gate120 min
- 15:00Head to gate
Logistics
Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Storage Counter — T1
Terminal 1, Arrival floor, near baggage claim exits
$5/bag
3 min walk
Storage Counter — T2
Terminal 2, Arrival floor, near baggage claim exits
$5/bag
3 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
AREX Express Train
Seoul Station
Direct non-stop from T1 to Seoul Station. No transfers. Runs every 30 min. Reserved seating.
43 min
$7.00
AREX All-Stop Train
Seoul Station via Gimpo
Stops at intermediate stations including Gimpo Airport. Cheaper than Express but slower.
66 min
$4.00
Airport Bus (various routes)
Gangnam, Myeongdong, city hotels
Multiple routes to Gangnam, Myeongdong, Sinchon. Comfortable and luggage-friendly.
75 min
$10.00
Taxi
Central Seoul
Metered. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but more comfortable. Journey varies with traffic.
70 min
$55.00
No city pass available for this city.
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