Visitors leaving Korea can conveniently take care of airline check-in and departure procedures from downtown Seoul. Check-in services are offered at Seoul Station City Airport Terminal located within Seoul Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Airport Railroad) and at City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea (CALT), located near Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Instead of lugging around heavy bags, visitors can check-in early at the airport terminals in downtown Seoul, leaving extra time for sightseeing or last minute shopping. Moreover, Seoul Station is directly serviced by the Airport Express (AREX) trains and CALT is serviced by airport limousine buses, providing easy transportation to Incheon International Airport.
Seoul Station City Airport Terminal
To prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), all operations of the Airport Railroad Express (AREX), including Seoul Station City Airport Terminal services, have been suspended since April 1, 2020 until further notice. Suspension period is subject to change depending on the situation. Regular trains and the subway system continue to remain under normal operation.
【 Photo: Exterior of Seoul Station City Airport Terminal (Credit: AREX Co., Ltd.) 】Seoul Station City Airport Terminal provides early check-in services for international passengers of Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T’way Air, and Eastar Jet departing from Incheon International Airport. After completing the check-in process, travelers can visit major tourist sites around Seoul Station, such as Gwanghwamun Gate, Namdaemun Market, and Myeong-dong before heading off to the airport. After taking a last minute tour in Seoul, visitors can take the AREX from Seoul Station and conveniently arrive at Incheon International Airport’s Departure Passenger Terminal 3F.
Passenger Guide
Visitors can follow the guide below to take AREX from Seoul Station to Incheon International Airport.
① Arrive at Seoul Station City Airport Terminal
Location: Seoul Station Airport Railroad, B2② Purchase an AREX Express Train ticket
- Ticket purchase: Express train ticket booth, automatic ticket vending machine.
③ Check-in & Baggage Check (B2F)
【 Photo: Check-in counter (Credit: AREX Co., Ltd.) 】
【 Photo: Immigration (Credit: AREX Co., Ltd.) 】
Check-in services, such as seat assignment and baggage check, are available for passengers with international flights departing from Incheon International Airport. Checked luggage can be claimed at the airport of your destination, not at Incheon International Airport.
- Airlines allowing check-in: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T’way Air, Eastar Jet, Jin Air.
* Korean Air, T’way Air, Eastar Jet, and Jin Air do not accept check-in for passengers departing for United States (including Guam and Saipan). - Operating hours: 05:20-19:00 (All passengers must check-in at least 3 hours before departure time (3 hr 20 min for Korean Air flights))
- Baggage allowance: May vary by airline, route, or seating, so please check with your airline before departure.
④ Departure inspection (B2)
- Location: Departure Immigration Office
- Operating hours: 07:00-19:00
⑤ Board the express train (B7)
【 Photo: AREX train exterior (Credit: AREX Co., Ltd.) 】
【 Photo: AREX train interior (Credit: AREX Co., Ltd.) 】
- Operating hours: Seoul Station → Incheon International Airport Terminal 1
* Non-stop train - First train 06:10 / Last train 22:50 - Travel time: Seoul Station → Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 - 43 minutes / Seoul Station → Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 - 51 minutes
- Intervals: 30-40 min
Check-in procedure not required to use Airport Railroad.
⑥ Get off the train & proceed to Incheon International Airport’s Departure Passenger Terminal
Passengers who have completed departure procedures at Seoul Station City Airport Terminal may proceed directly to the security check using the designated entrance for diplomats and flight attendants on the third floor of Incheon International Airport. At Terminal 1, passengers can also freely use the electric cars and connected elevator to reach the departure area.
CALT: City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea
* To prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), following operations have been suspended until further notice: Check-in service, City Airport Terminal service, airport limousine bus.
【 Photo: CALT exterior (Credit: CALT) 】
【 Photo: Airport plaza (Credit: CALT) 】
CALT (City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea) provides one-stop airport services for international flight passengers departing from Korea on 16 airlines, including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airlines. Departure procedures are easy and convenient, and airport limousine buses provide direct transportation to Incheon International Airport. Passengers who have completed check-in can bypass the heavy foot traffic on the ground floor of the airport by using the designated entrance of the airport’s Departure Passenger Terminal 3F.
Passenger Guide
Visitors using airlines within CALT can follow the guide below to get to Incheon International Airport.
① Arrive at City Airport (CALT)
- Location: Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 5 or 6
② Check-in & baggage check (1F)
- Airlines allowing check-in: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Eastar Jet, Jin Air, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, T’Way Air, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Air France (Total of 16 airlines)
- Operating hours: National carriers 05:20-18:30, Jeju Air∙Eastar Jet∙Jin Air∙T’Way Air∙Foreign airlines 05:10-18:30 (Must check in at least 3 hours for Terminal 1 and 3 hours & 20 minutes for Terminal 2 before Incheon International Airport departure time)
- Baggage allowance: May vary by airline, route, or seating, so please check with your airline prior to departure. Checked luggage can be claimed at the airport of your destination, not at Incheon International Airport.
③ Departure inspection (2F)
【 Photo: Immigration office (Credit: CALT) 】- Location: Departure immigration counter 2F
- Operating hours: 05:30-18:30
④ Board the airport limousine bus (2F)
【 Photo: City Airport limousine bus (Credit: CALT) 】- Operating hours: CALT → Incheon International Airport 04:10-21:30, Incheon International Airport → CALT (Terminal 1 - 05:55-23:30 / Terminal 2 - 05:35-23:30)
- Intervals: 10-25 minAirport limousine buses may be used by all passengers, including those not using check-in services at City Airport.
⑤ Get off the bus & proceed to Incheon International Airport’s Departure Passenger Terminal
Passengers who have completed departure procedures at City Airport may proceed directly to the security checkpoint using the designated entrance for diplomats and flight crews on the third floor of Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- AREX website : www.arex.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea (CALT) website: www.calt.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)
This page was last updated on September 14, 2021, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here.