Incheon Airport, also known as Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN Airport), is the largest airport in South Korea. It consistently ranks as one of the best in the world, and if you're reading this, you're probably facing a layover in Seoul soon (or even right now).
So below are my top tips for surviving an Incheon Airport Layover, after 4 years living in Asia and several transits through Incheon— not to mention 3 years living in South Korea!
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- 🗺️ About Incheon International Airport in 2024
- ✈ What to Do In Incheon Airport?
- 🚈 Changing Terminals in Incheon Airport
- 🧳 Overnight Layover in Incheon Airport (Rechecking Bags)
- 😴 How to Sleep at Incheon Airport (Layover)
- 🚕 Things to Do on a Layover in Seoul (Long or Short)
- 🛫 Seoul Incheon Airport FAQ
- 💬 Comments
🗺️ About Incheon International Airport in 2024
Incheon International Airport is located west of Incheon’s city center, on an artificially created island about an hour and 8 minutes away by rail (AREX) from Seoul City proper. Terminal 1, shaped like a traditional Asian Torii Gate, handles Asiana Airlines and international flights.
The concourse in the middle handles other international flights; and Terminal 2, which is shaped like a claw, handles Korean Air, Delta Airlines, KLM, and Air France flights (see below for more info).
Those of you looking to visit South Korea are probably as confused by all the changes as I was before I visited again post-covid. But as of March 20th, 2024, masks are still required in medical settings like hospitals but are NO LONGER REQUIRED in all other indoor public places, including public transport.
Here are what document you need to visit Korea as a tourist:
- K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization, applied for at least 72 hours before departure) OR Visa to visit Korea (countries which previously had a visa exemption now need to apply for a K-ETA). From April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, passport holders from 22 countries will also temporarily NOT need a K-ETA or visa to visit Korea (includes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)). If you're a valid ABTC card holder (APEC card), you are not required to apply for a K-ETA [excluding Americans & Canadians].
- Q-Code (can also be filled out upon arrival): visitors need to fill out information for the Korean quarantine system, known as Q-Code. Note that all travelers are now allowed in regardless of vaccination status, but you do need to have filled out your Q-Code before going through immigration.
If for some reason you need to take a covid test in a South Korea airport, the cost of a covid test in Incheon Airport is currently ₩80,000 ($60USD), with some options within Seoul as inexpensive as ₩65,000 ($50USD). There's no testing requirement to leave South Korea.
For those only visiting Incheon on a layover, you only need to present a Q-Code and K-ETA if you have a checked bag that you need to pick up & re-check in Incheon Airport (for example, if you booked those two flights separately).
If you are arriving at the airport for your layover on the same ticket with a checked bag, it will be checked onto your destination for you & you don't need to show proof of arrival visa.
✈ What to Do In Incheon Airport?
There are tons of things to do in Incheon International Airport. There’s free WIFI access, a variety of eateries, stores to shop in, various recreational facilities, sources of entertainment, and cultural experiences for travelers.
Visitors only in Seoul for a day should make full use of Incheon International Airport’s amenities. There are nursing rooms for mothers to take care of their infants and play areas to preoccupy kids, as well as multiple prayer rooms for private worship.
Multiple pharmacies are on-site, as well as clinics (Inha University Hospital) which assisted in the mandatory COVID-19 testing during the pandemic. If you need to freshen up, free showers are available. Transit passengers are provided free bath kits, but otherwise these can be purchased for a small fee.
For those who want to, the Incheon Airport terminals can be a great place to shop. There are many Duty-Free stores, luxury brand goods, and popular South Korean souvenirs for sale, such as hand fans and pottery. Cosmetics are also big in Korea, and the Seoul, Korea airport offers a decent selection.
Incheon International Airport is also big on art and architecture, much like the rest of Korea. There are many modern interactive fixtures laid about including seven gardens within the terminals to visit, each with their own design and theme.
These are the Pine Tree Garden, Flowering Tree Garden, Rock Garden, Flower Garden, Cactus Garden, Water Garden, and the Four Gracious Plants Garden. If you want to know more about the state-of-the-art operation of Incheon’s International Airport, consider visiting Terminal 2’s PR Observation Deck.
There they offer multimedia experiences and displays to express the airport's history and inner workings. One particularly interesting virtual tour is the 360° VR view of the baggage handling system. For those with more of an athletic interest, there is a skating rink called Sky Forest at the Airport Transport Center.
There is no entrance fee, but you will need to rent skates unless you happen to have a pair of your own on hand. Also near the transport center is a CGV Movie Theatre that features screenings that are up to date with worldwide releases.
For people who would like to take an exercise break there is the Digital Gym as well various spa and massage services. The Digital Gym features an interactive visual workout that is fit for a variety of ages.
Spa on Air Incheon in Terminal 1 can provide some relaxation from flights, but the shared spaces can become quite busy. If you’d like a more extended break, you can rent a private sleeping space for a higher fee. But keep in mind that Seoul International Airport also has a great assortment of places to eat.
There’s a food court called Korean Food Street that offers a small variety of typical Korean dishes all sold in one place. In addition, there are several local cafes and Korean food chains that are popular with Koreans, as well as a couple places to make a cup of ramen.
For the not-so-adventurous, western food chains also make their presence known in Incheon International Airport, the most notable one being Shake Shack. Convenience stores are easy to locate, for those looking for snacks and drinks. Food is also provided for by the many lounges if you are a pass holder and have access to them.
I often end up in Terminal 2 with Korean Air and Delta Airlines, and the pickings are more sparse than in Terminal 1. I highly recommend the Earl Grey ice cream at Viola Cafe in both Terminals 1 & 2, which makes the ice cream right in front of you using dry ice.
Finally, consider also visiting the Culture Experience Center for an insight into Korean domestic life. If you’re lucky you may come across a South Korean cultural procession walking the Korean airport grounds in their traditional garb.
🚈 Changing Terminals in Incheon Airport
When you arrive at Incheon Airport, it will be at either the Concourse, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2. Each of the terminals has a separate subway stop (for your return flight), though the airport also provides a shuttle between the concourse & terminals that takes 5-10 minutes each way.
Most of the airlines fly from & to Terminal 1 or the Concourse (which redirects to Terminal 1). But the newer Terminal 2 is host to nine popular airlines: Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, KLM Royal Airlines, AeroMexico, Xiamen Airlines, China Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air France.
To change terminals in Incheon Airport, you need to head down to level B1 (regardless of terminal) and follow the signs for the 'Shuttle Train.' There will be one additional security check as you transfer terminals, but it's less thorough than the ones done on new passengers, and any checked bags you have will continue with the airline.
🧳 Overnight Layover in Incheon Airport (Rechecking Bags)
If your bag isn’t being checked onwards by your airline and your layover is overnight, then you’ll need to claim & re-check your bag(s) 3 hours or fewer before your flight. When you land, you’ll also have to do all of the regular exit procedures for Incheon— go through security, scan your Q-Code, and pass through customs— then claim your bag and go to the capsule hotel in your chosen terminal (see below).
If you need to change terminals: you can stay in either terminal to sleep, or if it’s before midnight when you grab your bag, you can continue your journey by taking the Seoul Subway (AREX train) between the terminals. This will cost about 600KRW (45 cents USD) and you can pay with a credit card.
If you’re totally exhausted, you can head directly to the capsule hotel in your Terminal 1 (there are signs) and head to the other Terminal in the morning when the subway reopens around 5:30am. But for an overnight layover I highly recommend booking your room ahead of time here for Terminal 1 or here for Terminal 2.
Most of the shopping in Incheon Airport, especially duty free, is open from 6:30am-9:30pm every day. So if you have a late enough flight, you’ll probably have time to check out some stores before you leave. Just keep in mind that duty free employees will check your final destination and may limit any alcohol or tobacco purchases based on the rules in that country.
😴 How to Sleep at Incheon Airport (Layover)
Waiting for a flight can be tiring. Depending on the length of the layover, Incheon International Airport has different options available for travelers looking to get some rest.
Incheon Airport Nap Zone
As long as you don't mind, passengers are allowed to sleep on the benches and seats they find themselves waiting in if they can get comfortable. However, I recommend finding a designated Nap Zone and securing a lounge bed.
They’re located on the 4th floor of Terminal 1, near gates 25 and 29; in Terminal 2, near Gates 268 and 231; and in Concourse near Gate 118. In Terminal 2, there are shower rooms at the start and end of the nap zone (priced at $6 for transit customers and $13 for everyone else, with shower rooms open from 5:00-23:00).
If you plan to nap, make sure you keep an eye on your belongings or secure them in a locker to avoid theft.
Incheon Airport Hotels
For greater privacy within the airport, there’s the option of booking a room at a Transit Hotel or Capsule Hotel. Rooms are available from 6 hours, half a day, and full-day blocks. Booking is open 24 hours, but is only available for transit passengers.
Alternatively, DarakHyu Capsule Hotel in Terminal 1 offers shorter stays starting at just 3 hours, albeit smaller rooms (they also have a DarakHyu Capsule Hotel in Terminal 2). Outlets are available to keep devices charged and some rooms even have their own showers. Another option is to book a hotel outside the airport terminals.
Rail and shuttle transport are frequently available to take you to and from the Seoul, Korea airport. Grand Hyatt Incheon and Paradise City Hotel & Resort for example are quite close to Terminal 1, and the commute will only take three minutes once you’ve made it onto the transportation of your choice (Seoul metro is recommended)
🚕 Things to Do on a Layover in Seoul (Long or Short)
What makes Incheon International Airport stand out is the variety of activities and attractions available for travelers who find themselves there on long layovers. Apart from the hours you can spend on the entertainment and recreational facilities within the airport in Seoul, I also recommend immersing yourself in South Korea's culture and environment through the Free Transit Tours.
Incheon International Airport offers transit travelers tours for passengers to have a structured layover in Korea, and fully experience what South Korea has to offer. After getting approval stamps from immigration & customs, transit passengers can take trips to heritage sites and even Seoul proper.
There are specific tours for different interests, and they can vary in length. For example, the Changdeokgung Palace tour allows visitors to try wearing a Hanbok (a traditional Korean garb), and it can take up to 5 hours.
Transit travelers on layovers in Incheon Airport are advised to keep in mind their boarding time and make sure to have ample time to get back to and check in their flight at the terminal. Two stops away from the airport by rail is Paradise City Resort.
They have a casino, a few amusement-park rides, and multiple spas, as well as hotel room accommodations. South Korean nationals are not allowed to gamble, so be prepared to present your passport and identification if you want to play.
For golf lovers there is Sky72 Golf Club. Both the golf course and a driving range are available for use. Golf club sets can be rented, and they have unlimited ice cream in sheds along the course (seriously). There are also many attractions and landmarks in Seoul city proper, like COEX Aquarium, Lotte World, theaters and museums, N Seoul Tower, and others.
However, unless there is ample time available on your Incheon Airport layover, you might find yourself exhausted chasing attractions before your flight. Considering all your options, a long layover at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport is highly desirable.
The only real consideration is that the pandemic is still somewhat ongoing, even though the mask mandate has been lifted (except in hospitals). It's likely that the effect on tourism may reflect in temporary closures of specific stores, establishments, services, or attractions.
Therefore it’s best to plan your visit ahead of time, and always check hours online beforehand.
🛫 Seoul Incheon Airport FAQ
Yes, you can stay overnight in the airport's nap zone or in the Incheon Airport hotel.
Yes, if you have a layover at Incheon Airport you can leave Incheon Airport with a valid K-ETA or visa (if required).
Incheon Airport is home to dozens of activities, from the Culture Experience Center and the Digital Gym to the various spa and massage services. There is also a skating rink at the Airport Transport Center, seven gardens within the terminals, and a PR Observation Deck in Terminal 2.
You only need a visa for a layover overnight in Korea if you plan to leave the airport. As long as you plan to sleep in the terminal's nap zone or hotel, you can stay in Incheon Airport without a visa or K-ETA.
The ideal layover in Incheon is about 12 to 16 hours, which gives you a 8 to 12 hours layover in Seoul to explore the city, and a 4-hour buffer to leave and return to the airport.
Depending on where in Seoul you want to go, you can take the AREX (Airport Express) from Incheon Airport to Seoul in 45 to 60 minutes.
kate
Hi Max,
I am trying to book a flight for my sister, my husband and I to go back home to USA. I found this one that has 13hrs layover from Phuket-Korea(Incheon)-USA. My husband said it maybe we can go out from the airport to explore and eat which my dad did way back 10 yrs ago. But I know about the K-ETA and saw that you stated that we needed it but not needed if we are US Citizen. Also regarding luggages. we will have check in and carry on, can we leave them in the airport like if there is any locker for us to leave it so we don't have to take it when we explore outside the airport? your answer is greatly appreciate. Thank you so much.
Max
Hi, Kate! Your husband is right; and while there are K-ETAs now required, Korea has waived them for US citizens through the end of this year. And yes, even if your luggage isn't checked through, there is a (paid) place where you can drop luggage, paying for each hour that you store them. There's one in each arrivals area of the 2 terminals in the airport.
Enjoy your long layover!
Linh
I will have
7 hour layover in terminal 1 can I go to terminal 2 to go shopping.
Max
Yep! There's a quick train you can take between the gates and shops in both terminals.
Michelle
Greetings Max,
RE: Obsessive K-pop fan
The best post ever, thank you TRULY. We are US citizens visiting Japan in April 2024. I will look into visas but "I think" we are exempt and can freely leave the airport to take advantage of Seoul sites. My tween daughter is an obsessive K-pop fan and of all things Korea and to surprise her, I'm looking into a layover in ICN on the way home. I was just going to let her run around the airport and scream her head off but then I found YOU and realized if we do a long enough layover, we could actually "exit" and she could step foot in her self-proclaimed motherland to breathe the actual air that BTS is breathing at military camp in Nonsan.
A few questions if I may:
1. If our luggage doesn't get automatically checked though, is there a convenient place to drop luggage at the airport before we head out for a tour?
2. Currently the two flights I'm looking at arrive into ICN at @ 11am for almost 10hr layover or arrival @ 1pm for almost 8hr layover. I realize we need to transit back to the airport from Seoul and go through security, etc. How much time should we allot for that entire process? I was thinking 4hrs. Also, it takes time to even get to Seoul. Given all this, do you feel the 8hr layover is sufficient or do we need the 10hr?
3. I love Viator and Get Your Guide and have used both on our travels. Do you happen to know of any that incorporate K-pop or BTS attractions? Sometimes these tours allow you to customize so I could also inquire if we could swing by the recording studio or spots where music videos were filmed etc. We (the parents!) would also like to see a unique site like DMZ or a temple so we'd be looking to tackle both sides of the age interests ;).
The daughter has been asking us to visit this one spot in Japan SPECIFICALLY because on a clear day, you can see Korea. If I can get this layover + Seoul tour to work out, I think I'm going to have chores completed on time for the rest of the year. I appreciate you so much, this post is the stuff of DREAMS, I cannot believe how lucky I was to find you. Also, you had me at chocolate 🙂 🙂
Max
Hi, Michelle!
It sounds you have quite the vacation ahead of you, so I'll try to keep this as succint as possible. As US citizens, you are indeed exempt through the end of this year, and can explore freely on your layover. Awww haha it sounds like your daughter is in for a real treat! There's still a bit of a chill in the air in April, but it's generally a lovely time to be in the ROK (and she'll be pretty close to BTS, even when in Incheon!).
Even if your luggage isn't checked through, there is a (paid) place where you can drop luggage, paying for each hour that you store them. There's one in each arrivals area of the 2 terminals. Personally, I'd say go for the 10 hour layover - for an international flight leaving around 9pm, that puts you on the metro at 5 or 6pm, depending on where in the city you go, to get back to the airport before 7pm to go through security and customs again. 4 is usually okay, but sometimes you really need 5 hours to get from the city and to the airport, through security and customs and then to the gate on-time. So even the 10-hour layover only gets you 4 hours in Seoul, tops. However, that's still enough time to do a tour or see a few sites and grab lunch.
I wish you could find a slightly longer layover, but if you go on a Viator or GYG tour, with the private transport you could even stretch it to 5 hours to safely explore. Unfortunately the DMZ is the total opposite direction of Seoul, so you'd want to pick one or the other, but you'll be pleasantly surprised by how much Seoul still keeps the traditional look and feel alive in various parts of the city. Seoul is truly a treasure, so I'm glad you're trying to make time for it.
Here's hoping for chores completed on-time and enough enthusiasm left over to eat her veggies! Haha thank you for the kind words, and I hope you all have a wonderful time in Korea and Japan!
-Max
Jennifer
Hi and thanks for the super helpful information! Just wanted to ask about the nap zones and the spa - would these be accessible before check in? I have a super early flight at 6am, so thought I would go the night before and use the facilities there (unfortunately Darakhyu is booked for the dates I need), but not sure if I can access them before the check in counter opens for my flight. Thanks in advance!
Max
Hi, Jennifer! Unfortunately, the Nap Zones and the Spa are past security, so you do need to either stay in the airport without going through security (if this is a layover) or stay at a hotel just outside the airport in Incheon, then take a taxi tot he airport first-thing. It's not fun, but I've done it & it does work.
Julie
Hi Max,
I booked two separate tickets (not connecting ticket). one with Korean Airline arriving in terminal 2 at evening, the 2nd is Asiana airline in terminal 1 the next morning. I have no checked luggage only one carry one luggage with me. I plan to directly take shuttle from terminal 1 to terminal 2 after arriving in the evening, then live at terminal 1 transit hotel overnight, take 2nd flight next morning. I believe I can check in 2nd flight online in advance, therefore I will hold a digital check-in ticket on hand. Do you think my process will work? My only concern is will airport force me to go through immigrant exit and re-enter airport only because the tickets I bought are separate tickets, not one ticket with connecting?
Max
Julie,
My mom and I have been in a similar situation a couple yesars ago at Incheon, and you just need to ignore your previous ticket (obviously to them you will have just arrived) and only show them your ticket for onward travel & tell them you have no checked luggage. They'll let you through the transit exit to the train going between the terminals.
Enjoy your trip!
Julie
Thank you so much!
Tiana
Hi Max, can you comment on “visa free entry for transfer passenger”? I saw this notice on Korea consulate website suggests that for some, if one has visa (or other legal means) to enter the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand and transit through Korea to enter the above countries, they don’t need to apply for visa.
Thank you!
Max
Tiana,
It is correct that if you are only passing through Korea (NOT leaving the airport) to transit TO those countries, you don't need a visa to Korea in order to be let through the airport. However I have called the Korean consulate, and they told me that even green card holders and permanent residents of countries whose citizens don't need a visa will be beholden to the requirements of their country of citizenship.
Therefore, for example, people with Vietnamese or Philippine passports don't need a visa to transit through Incheon as long as they have legal ingress to their final destination. But if thye wanted to leave the airport and explore Korea, even for a few hours, they need a tourist visa for Korea, regardless of green card or residential status elsewhere (unless they have a second passport).
Fred
This is very helpful. Can we stay at capsule hotel for overnight layover without going through customs/immigration?
Thank you!
Max
Yes! Here is the link to the hotel in terminal 1, though there's also a transit hotel in temrinal 2 (i.e. no need to go through customs).
Fannie
This was so helpful! Thank you!!
Max
My pleasure, Fannie! Glad you found it helpful.
Yash
Hi Max, Thanks so much for the valuable information you are sharing here.
I am an Indian Passport Holder with a Canadian PR. My flight arrives in Incheon at 4.30 pm on 25th Oct and the next flight is at 1.30 pm the next day (Both Korean Air Lines).
I have two questions:
1. Will I need a transit visa or E-KTA considering I have a Canada PR
2. Would I have to collect the check-in bags? (If yes, Is there any bag storage facility at the airport)
3. How do we make the best out of our 19 hours, considering we'd love to experience Korean nightlife as well?
Thanks in advance!
Max
My pleasure, Yash! I'm assuming the 'we' you reference is in the same situation residency-wise, so to address each of these questions:
1) Yes, you'll need a transit visa. I actually JUST called the Korean consulate here in DC and asked a hypothetical about your situation, and she said that it only matters what your passport is, and that those with an Indian passport need a tourist visa to go through immigration, even for just 21 hours.
2) Yes, likely you'd need to collect your checked bags for such a long layover, but if you're unable to get a tourist visa then you may be able to arrange with Korean Air that they check your bags on to your final destination. If you can get the visa on-time, then yes you can use the (paid) luggage storage at the airport.
3) I've written about this on my Korea-focused site here: https://seoulkoreaasia.com/seoul-at-night/
Nettey
Hi Max!
My family and I are US passport holders and will be traveling from Japan back to US with a 19 hour layover at ICN. We arrive around 10pm and leave the next day at around 7pm. What are best options for my family as far as hotel and do we need a K-ETA (or visa) to leave the airport and do some sightseeing in Seoul before we leave?
Max
Hey, Nettey! So for the next 13-14 months (through the end of 2025) US passport holders don't need a K-ETA (meaning visa-free entry to Korea). So on that front you're good, but I talk about the best hotels in Seoul in this post, and you should try to get to a nice comfortable hotel for your day and keep your bags there for the morning until yout need to return to the airport around 2pm or 3pm. Look around this post on 101 things to do in Seoul, and after picking a few things, decide what area to stay in based on that. Shouldn't take long to get through customs around that time of night, either, but make sure you can check in at any time of day!
Ran
Hi Max!
Is an 8-hour layover enough to do anything outside of Incheon? Our trip might be around the 2nd or 3rd week of November. If it pushes through, arrival at Incheon is around 1130am and departure flight is at 730pm.
TIA!
Max
Hey, Ran! If your bags are checked through, you could probably get 3-4 hours in the city if you take the fastest train (AREX express) both ways, but after 4pm is rush hour, so I'd head back to the airport before then, no matter what time you do finally get to Seoul. Enjoy your trip!
ND
Will a US passport holders need Visa or K-ETA to stay at Grand Hyatt Incheon during layover?
Max
No, US passport holders don't need a K-ETA (or visa) to visit Korea, even on a layover, until the beginning of 2025.
Shaurya Sharma
I have a layover of 21 hrs 20 min at ICN. I will be arriving from Canada at 17.00 hrs and my next day flight to New Delhi is at 14.20 hrs. I am having a Indian passport. My query is
1) do I need transit visa.
2) how can I avail Korean transit tour.
Thanks in advance
Max
Hi, Shaurya, yes you will need a transit visa as those with an Indian passport are not eligible for the K-ETA program, but once you have a transit visa you can join a transit tour upon arrivsal. You can check this post for more info on which free tours are offered.
Henry
I am US citizen and will fly air Canada to ICN, I will have 22 hours layover and change to Asiana airline to China. We booked the ticket separately, so I am assuming we have to claim the bag and recheck in next day, my question is can I use transit hotel after I go through the border control and claim the bag?
Max
Henry, yes, there is a hotel you can stay in once you've gone out to reclaim your bags; there's one in each terminal. Just follow the signs, as it's close ot the arrivals area.
Henry
@Max, Thanks Max. do you have name of those hotels?
Max
Yep! DarakHyu Capsule Hotel in Terminal 1 offers shorter stays starting at just 3 hours, albeit smaller rooms (they also have a DarakHyu Capsule Hotel in Terminal 2). Outlets are available to keep devices charged and some rooms even have their own showers. Another option is to book a hotel outside the airport terminals. Grand Hyatt Incheon and Paradise City Hotel & Resort for example are quite close to Terminal 1, and the commute will only take three minutes once you’ve made it onto the transportation of your choice (Seoul metro is recommended).
Lynn
Hi Max! Thank you for this awesome post.. I’ve written down so many helpful advice for my first trip to Seoul from it! I’m flying to Incheon and arriving late at night(around 8:30pm) We’re actually staying in seoul for 4 days, but because of our late arrival we were hoping to just spend that first night in the airport to cut hotel costs. I have a few questions:
1) Would we be able to easily switch terminals to check them out? we only have carry-ons, and are US passport holders.
2) Are the Nap zones 24/7? And does one zone in particular have a shower? Which one if yes?
3) Are there any food courts/options that are 24/7 in the airport?
I appreciate all the help you can give! Thanks again for the awesome post!
Max
Yes, once you get into your terminal, you can change between them using a free shuttle bus; just follow the 'tranfer' signs. And yes, the Nap Zones are 24/7, but depending on the time of day you may need to pay a hotel airport to access their shower (less than $5 for a half hour). No, everything closes at some point, usually by 10pm, so I'd grab food wherever you can in whatever terminal you land in. The airport's amenities hours ar eon the official airport site, as well. You're very welcome!
Sam
Thank for all the information you have been sharing on her Max. I have been reading each posts and your replies. Thanks for your patience , understandable and insightful information.
I am currently at ICN airport and the close to each nap zone Terminal 2 (I don't know if Terminal 1 has no zone) there is a shower room. $6 for transit customers and $13 for everyone else. Shower rooms open from 5:00-23:00 hrs
Max
Aww thank you, Sam! I appreciate the kind words, and the help - I've updated the post to reflect your tips! 🙂
Gabe
Hi Everyone! I have a flight from the US to the PH, and a long layover at Incheon. I am a green card holder with a Philippine passport, and have found out about this program that lets people like me enter Seoul on a transit visa.
Here is the link: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-losangeles-en/brd/m_24594/view.do?seq=14&page=1
According to this info, it is clear that my situation is possible, and that I can apply. My only question is, where exactly do we apply? Or do they just assess your case at immigrations? Has someone else been in this situation? Thanks!
Max
This is very helpful, Gabe! Thank you for sharing this. If anyone else has been in this situation, I hope they'll respond, but I just read through and searched around, and I can't find any info on the B2 visas, either. My inclination would be to call the closest Korean consulate here in th eUS and ask them about paplying for a B2 visa-- ideally they'll either tell you how to apply through them, OR that you can't apply ahead of time and must receive it in Korea. Either way, you should get your answer. I'll add the link to this in the post and request anyone in this situation recently to please leave a comment about their experieince, and I hope you'll write back, if you find out! 🙂