Incheon has an extensive public transportation system that makes it easy to travel throughout the city. The underground subway system avoids the city’s traffic and is easily navigated by tourists. Kiosks sell transportation cards that can be loaded with credits and used for transfers between the metro and bus systems. Blue buses run between Incheon’s various districts, while small green buses stay within neighbourhoods. Taxis are also plentiful and can be hailed from most streets. Meter use is standard, and taxi fare can be paid for with cash or, in many cases, a credit card.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is located on Yeongjong Island, just off the coast of Incheon proper. Travellers who arrive on their flight to Incheon will appreciate that the airport is well-connected to the city via several transit options, the most popular of which are the express airport buses. These buses run on regular intervals along routes throughout Incheon and beyond. Express airport buses are also one of the more affordable transit options at Incheon International Airport. Taxis are also available, though travellers should make sure their drivers use the meters at all times.
Incheon airport overview
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the main gateway to South Korea, the land of mega-cities and mountains. Located 69km (43 miles) west of the capital, Seoul, Incheon Airport is built on reclaimed land between some of the smaller islets along South Korea’s west coast.
The designers of Incheon International Airport made sure that the airport would have ample space, allowing for a wealth of shopping opportunities as well as numerous other activities. Passengers arriving on flights to Incheon International Airport can shop until they drop or they can take in some Korean culture at the airport’s on-site Museum of Korean Culture. There’s also a spa, golf course and casino.
Opened in 2001, the airport is fast making its mark on travel within the region. It is a hub for Korean Air and Asiana Airlines and flights to Incheon International Airport can be booked on a number of carriers from cities such as Moscow, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai to Amsterdam and San Francisco.
It is easy to see why Seoul’s Incheon International Airport is an award-winning one. The facilities and shopping opportunities alone are enough to keep even the most active passenger busy. The airport is easy to navigate and it is well-connected with Seoul as well as most other South Korean cities.