Passport? Good.

South Korea

Arriving

The first hour — getting out of the airport and into Seoul.

The airport railroad platform at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 station

How do you get from the airport into the city?

Train, bus or taxi. The airport railroad runs from both terminals into central Seoul and is the cheapest of the three.

Incheon International Airport
The departure hall of Incheon International Airport Terminal 1

Incheon or Gimpo — does it matter which one you land at?

Gimpo is far closer to Seoul, but almost every long-haul flight uses Incheon, so you rarely get to choose.

Incheon International Airport
Diagram: lockers in the stations, priced from a first block of four hours

Where can I leave my luggage for the day?

Lockers sit in most subway stations and bus terminals. The newer ones take a card; the older ones only take cash.

Visit Seoul — Practical information

Sort the practical stuff before you fly.

eSIMs, rail passes, and airport transfers — the things worth booking before you land.