Seoul Airports - Incheon Airport and Gimpo Airport - Helpful Information for Arriving Passengers

Mass Public Transit Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seoul Station

• Ride the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) or All Stop Metro Subway train.

   - From the 1st floor of the ICN Passenger Terminal

   - Go down to B1 level of Passenger Terminal -Follow the signs to the Transport Center – Airport Railroad Station

   - Go purchase tickets at the machines or kiosk, and get on a train to your destination

• Take the non-stop AREX Airport Express (Timings - 5:20 AM to 9:40 PM) to Seoul Station (45 mins ride)

• After 9:30 PM, take the all stop Commuter train to Seoul Station and transfer to your destination. (60 mins ride)

Directions from Incheon Airport terminals to Airport Express Station (AREX) is available at the Incheon Airport website.

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Seoul Station

• Ride the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) or All Stop Commuter Train

   - Follow the signs to the Transport Center – Airport Railroad Station

   - Go purchase tickets at the machines or kiosk, and get on a train to your destination

• Take a train to Seoul Station and transfer to your destination.

More detailed information on public transportation available at Gimpo International Airport Website

Airport to Hotel in Seoul
(By Limousine Bus)

Almost all areas in Seoul are well connected by the airport limousine buses.

The airport limousine buses are a cost-effective and comfortable way to travel from Airport to hotel.

Please check with your hotel or at the Airport for bus number, stop and fare information to your destination.

For other Bus transportation click on the following link for pick up locations, estimated time & cost:

Incheon Airport Bus Guide

Gimpo Airport Limousine Bus Information

Airport to Hotel in Seoul
(Taxi or Private Cars)

Private Cars and TAXI cabs at Incheon Airport and Gimpo Airport:

Taxi cabs or private cars are readily available at both Incheon and Gimpo airports.

These modes of transportation are a bit more expensive compared to trains & limousine buses.

However, Taxi or Private Car provides comfortable and door to door service.

Taxi cabs usually cost somewhere around US$75-$85 depending on your location in Seoul city.

Shared Arrival Transfer: Incheon Airport to Seoul Hotel - $47.05

Hotel to Airport

Check with the bellhop or concierge at your hotel for all available options from your hotel to the Airport.

Based on your situation, select a train, bus, taxi cab, or private car from the hotel to the Airport.

Seoul Airport travel Tips

• Seoul is a vast city with many Metro subway lines, which can be overwhelming for the first-time traveler.

• If taking the AREX Airport express or Seoul Metro train from the Airport towards Seoul Station

- Please make sure that you know your destination station name and Metro line

- Have written directions to your hotel from your destination station before you land in Seoul

• If taking the Airport limousine bus, then please have your directions handy from your bus stop to the hotel.

• Bring printed directions on paper (Train or Bus) from the Airport to your Hotel with you to make life easy.