Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) Information

Where is Seoul Incheon Airport?  

In South Korea, many people say that the Miracle on the Han River transformed Seoul from the ashes of the Korean War. Today, the city is the world's 4th largest metropolitan economy, after Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles.

With a history that stretches back more than 2,000 years, South Korea's capital is home to 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine and the Royal Joseon Dynasty's Royal Tombs.

Seoul Incheon International Airport (IATA: ICN, ICAO: RKSI), referred to as Seoul Incheon Airport, or simply Incheon Airport, is located west of central Seoul, South Korea. The airport is sometimes referred to as IIA or IIA Airport, but this is not an official airport code.

In 2012, Seoul Incheon Airport served 38,970,864 passengers, making it Korea's busiest airport, and one of the largest and busiest airports in both Asia and the world.

Seoul Incheon Airport is one of two airports serving the city, and handles most of the international traffic. The other, with half the volume but still very busy, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), handles the country's domestic traffic, as well as shuttle flights to alternate airports in Japan, Taiwan and China.

Incheon International Airport is the main hub for Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air and Korean Air.

Other airlines that fly to Incheon Airport include Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, AirAsia, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Finnair, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Shanghai Airline, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and Vietnam Airlines. 

Among the many, many destinations served from Seoul Incheon Airport include: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Cairo, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hanoi, Honolulu, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, New York, Paris, Phuket, Prague, Riyadh, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Vienna, Washington DC, Zagreb and Zürich.

Your best bet for a Seoul Incheon Airport transfer is the train. Details on all options are included in this guide.

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In 2012, for the 7th consecutive year, Seoul Incheon Airport was rated the best airport in the world by Airports Council International.

 

Seoul Incheon Airport services include:

• Duty free shopping mall - rated the best in the world 2010-2012 by Business Traveler
• Golf course
• Private sleeping rooms
• Spa
• Ice skating rink
• Casino
• Indoor gardens
• Museum of Korean Culture

Additional Seoul Incheon Airport information may be found by visiting their official website below.

• Official ICN Seoul Incheon International Airport Website