Incheon Airport

The largest international airport in South Korea is located near Seoul , in the city of Incheon (Incheon International Airport). It is also one of the largest in the world in terms of the number of operations performed by the airliner during takeoff and landing, and in terms of traffic volume.

general information

By its size, the Incheon air harbor resembles the whole city and has IATA codes: ICN, ICAO: RKSI. The opening of the airport took place in 2002, when the World Cup was held in the country. He unloaded the neighboring airfield of Gimpo and took over virtually all international flights.

Incheon Airport is located on the west coast of Yonjondo-Yonjudo Island, which was formed from 4 land sections. We built an air harbor for 8 years. Designers plan to carry out repairs here until 2020. This will be the 4th final stage, which will increase passenger turnover to 100 million people. per year, and cargo transportation - up to 7 million metric tons.

Today, the territory of the air harbor consists of 5 floors, one of which is a basement (B1). The institution is divided into the main lobby, passenger terminal and transport center.

Incheon Airport has 3 runways, which are asphalt and parallel to each other. They are called 16/34, 15L / 33R and 15R / 33L. Their length is 3750 m, width - 60 m, and the thickness is 1.05 m. Lighting here is controlled from a control and dispatching point by means of a computer system. Here, the largest aircraft can fly, for example, Boeing and Airbus.

Since 2005, the International Aviation Council recognizes this airport as the best in the world, and the British company Skytrax annually assigns a rating of 5 stars to the institution.

Airlines

At the moment about 70 air carriers operate at the airport. There are 2 national companies of the country based here: Asiana Airlines and Korean Air. Foreign services carry out transportation to all continents of the world, the most famous of them are:

Terminals

The institution has 2 passenger terminals (Main and A). Automatic underground trains run between them. Let's consider them in more detail:

  1. The main terminal - serves the airlines Korean Air and Aziana. It has an area of ​​496 square meters. m and occupies the 8th place in terms of its size in the world. Its length is 1060 m, width - 149 m, and height is 33 m. There are 44 gates, 50 racks for individual security check, 2 zones for quarantine and biological control, 120 zones for passport control and 252 areas for registration.
  2. Terminal A (Concourse) - put into operation in 2008. All flights of foreign airlines are served here.
  3. Answering the question about where to take the luggage itself at Incheon airport, it should be said that the big bags are given by passengers at check-in, and the small ones take with them to the salon. The racks are on the first floor of the terminals near the entrance.

What to do at Incheon Airport?

To ensure that travelers are not bored, special zones have been created in the building of the institution. A huge popularity among tourists enjoy such places:

  1. Korean street - on it you can get acquainted with the traditions, architecture and culture of the country, take part in cognitive master classes. Here are video materials and exhibition exhibits, showing local landscapes and historical monuments.
  2. Capsule hotel DARAK HYU - it is located at the airport Incheon, Seoul. The institution is designed to allow passengers to get some sleep and tidy themselves up between flights.
  3. SPA on Air - here travelers will have the opportunity to take a shower and refresh themselves.
  4. Mother and child room - in such premises young mothers will be able to feed, change babies or change diapers. In total, there are 9 such halls in the airport.
  5. Game rooms - designed for tourists with children. The halls are equipped with a variety of toys and sports corners. They are suitable for kids from 3 to 8 years.
  6. Tax Refund kiosks are a point of return of value added tax at Incheon Airport. Passengers will be able to use the automatic machine. To do this, you will need to attach to your device scanner your passport and checks received in stores. Money tourists get right away.
  7. Computer zone (Internet Lounge) - suitable for passengers who urgently need to go online or for those who want to pass the time. Here you can absolutely use free Wi-Fi, a computer, a printer and a scanner.
  8. The medical center is based on the University of Inha. The hospital provides a wide range of services: from the dentist to the therapist. Here there is also an emergency department.
  9. There are about 40 duty -free shops at Incheon airport. The most popular products here are cigarettes, cosmetics, perfumes and alcohol.

What else is at the airport?

Incheon Airport has an exclusive infrastructure that is thought through to the smallest detail, so here it is also equipped with: a casino, a skating rink, a restaurant, a massage parlor, a dry cleaning service, golf courses, a winter garden and a prayer room. For those who forgot or lost their belongings at the airport, the lost property office works.

If you follow the transit through South Korea, then you know that the Incheon Airport operates a storage room.

To ensure that travelers do not get lost in the terminals, they are issued a map of the air harbor for free. Signposts are available throughout the territory in English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. Reference works also work here. If you want to make unique photos at Incheon Airport in Seoul, then go to the OsoSan Observation Deck.

How to get from Incheon Airport to Seoul or Songdo?

Before visiting South Korea, many travelers are asking how to get to Incheon Airport from Seoul. The traffic intersection here is quite high, and it is most convenient to get to the city by aeroexpress. It stops at the central railway station (Seoul Station).

Seoul from Incheon Airport can also be reached by buses Nos. 6001, 6101, 6707A, 6020 and 6008. The stops are located throughout the city. The fare varies from $ 7 to $ 12. From the air harbor in Songdo, there are minibuses Nos. 1301 and 303. The journey takes about an hour.

How to get to other cities in South Korea?

The main passenger traffic is provided by private bus transport to all parts of the country. At Incheon Airport, there are car parks where you can rent a taxi or rent a car. This service is available round the clock.

If you are interested in the question of where the KTX train is located at Incheon Airport, which will take passengers without a transfer to Busan , Gwangju and Daegu , then look at the diagram. It shows that the stop is on the 3rd underground floor. The fare is about $ 50.