Incheon Airport, located about 70 km from the city of Seoul, is the largest international airport in South Korea. After opening in 2001, it immediately took over most of Gimpo Airport's international air travel.
Awards
During its short history, the airport in Seoul has managed to win a number of awards. Every year, since 2005, the airport was recognized as the best in the world according to the International Union of Airports. Also, Incheon Airport received the highest rating annually according to the research company SkyTrax. According to the same company, in 2009 the airport became the leader in the ranking for the first time, surpassing all its global competitors.
Services
The airport in Seoul is very attentive to its passengers and offers a number of important and useful services. Among the free services, it is worth noting a special lounge, shower and Internet access.
Paid services include - cafes and restaurants offering dishes of various cuisines, a hotel with an hourly rate, shops, etc.
A significant plus is that all the information at the airport is duplicated in English - this greatly facilitates the passengers getting the information they need.
Terminal
The airport in Seoul has two terminals - the main one and terminal A. The main terminal serves flights of only two airlines - Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. Terminal A serves all foreign companies.
The terminals are interconnected by underground communication with automatic passenger transit.
It should be noted that the passenger must go through all the check-in procedures for the flight of a foreign airline in the main terminal, and then get to terminal A.
Transport
There are several ways to get from the airport to the city:
- Aeroexpress is the most fun way to get to the city center. The Aeroexpress station is connected to Gimpo Airport and Soul Yok Station, which is located right in the city center. Thus, for just $ 4, you can quickly get to the center of the capital of South Korea. Travel time will be 45 minutes.
- Bus. Buses of several companies leave the airport for the city. It is better to plan in advance on which bus to go to Seoul, find out the schedules and routes. In addition, special shuttle buses run from the airport, which belong to the hotels, which will take the passenger to the hotel free of charge.
- Taxis are the most expensive way to get to the city. It is best to use a taxi service that will take passengers to the city for a fixed fee. They can be found near bus stops.
