Incheon

Incheon is a port city beside Seoul, known for its Chinatown, Wolmido waterfront, seafood market and Goryeo-era sites on Ganghwa Island.

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Incheon is a port city in northwestern South Korea that borders Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. It is the country's third-largest city and part of the Seoul Metropolitan Area. Incheon International Airport on Yeongjong Island, the country's main international airport, opened on 29 March 2001. The Airport Express takes 43 minutes to Seoul Station, and the all-stop service takes 53 minutes.

The old port area is the center of most visits. Chinatown sits across from Incheon Station, and Wolmido, a former military site at Green Beach, has a boardwalk, an amusement park and seafood restaurants. The Incheon Central Fish Market at Yeonan Pier draws crowds for raw fish and seafood. Jjajangmyeon, jjamppong and jjolmyeon are noodle dishes linked to the city. Ganghwa Island, reached by bridge, has Goryeo palace and royal tomb sites and old fortresses. Summer is hot and humid, with July and August the hottest and wettest months, and winter is cold. Plan one day for the port and Chinatown, and a longer day for Ganghwa Island.

Incheon in five

Landing here? Sort entry before the flightMany visa-free visitors are exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2026, per the UK government, and an e-Arrival card can be filed online within 72 hours before arrival at no charge.K-ETA explained
Take AREX Express to Seoul StationKTO lists the non-stop AREX Express at about 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and about 51 minutes from Terminal 2, and the all-stop train at about 59 and 66 minutes. Tickets are sold online or at station machines.Transport planning
Use a night bus after about 23:30Most airport rail and bus services to central Seoul stop around 23:30, according to KTO. Night buses carry an N before the route number and need a ticket bought in advance; cash and transit cards are not accepted on board.
Book a layover transit tour for a long waitKTO lists airport transit tours of under five hours around Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and Incheon, including DMZ-area and Sinpo Market options. Register at the desk in Terminal 1 or 2 at least 30 minutes before the start.The DMZ
Check the ferry terminal for JejuKTO lists the Incheon Coastal Passenger Terminal, separate from the international ferry terminal, for ships to Jeju. Bring a passport or ID, and confirm schedules with the operator.Jeju-do travel guide

Things to do in Incheon

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Need to know

Airport: Incheon International (ICN), Terminals 1 and 2
Getting there: AREX Express about 43 to 51 min to Seoul Station
Getting around: Subway Line 1, buses and taxis
Best base: Seoul for most trips; Incheon for early flights or a layover
Time needed: A layover tour or 1 night

Weather by month

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JanuaryPartly cloudy3 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh2°Low-5°Cold, dry
FebruaryClear4 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh4°Low-3°Cold
MarchClear6 rainy daysHigh11°Low3°Thaw, dust
AprilClear6 rainy daysHigh17°Low8°Spring blossoms
MayClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Mild, clear
JuneClear9 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Humid
JulyRain16 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Rainy season
AugustRain16 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Hot, typhoons
SeptemberRain9 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Clear
OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Autumn color
NovemberPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Crisp
DecemberPartly cloudy5 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh4°Low-3°Cold

Average daily high and low in Incheon, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Festivals: Jul Pentaport Rock Festival · Aug Pentaport Rock Festival

Right now in Incheon

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Chance of rain: 14%

Incheon

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Tuesday, November 3

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Today16°9°14%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 14%.
Wed17°11°2%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 2%.
Thu16°11°55%Thursday: Rain. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 55%.
Fri14°3°4%Friday: Clear. High 14°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 4%.
Sat7°-1°0%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 7°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sun9°1°4%Sunday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 4%.
Mon11°-1°2%Monday: Clear. High 11°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 2%.

Updated 01:29 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 1,333 KRW

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KRW · South Korean Won

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Incheon

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Apr–MayLotus Lantern FestivalSeoul, a day trip
JunSeoul Queer Culture FestivalSeoul, a day trip
Jul–AugPentaport Rock FestivalIncheon

Day trips by train

Before you go to Incheon

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Rules for Incheon, checked

AREX Express: about 43 min from Terminal 1 and about 51 min from Terminal 2 to Seoul Station; most airport services to central Seoul end around 23:30.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
British visa-free visitors are exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2026; an e-Arrival card can be submitted free within 72 hours before arrival.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

Plan around Incheon

All of South Korea

Cities, KTX routes and entry rules

Read the guide Seoul travel guide

The capital, under an hour by AREX

Read the guide Suwon travel guide

Hwaseong Fortress south of Seoul

Read the guide The DMZ

Official access rules and tour options

Read the guide Jeju-do travel guide

Hallasan, coasts and ferries

Read the guide K-ETA explained

Who needs it and where to apply

Read the guide Phone and data

Set up an eSIM before landing

Read the guide

Incheon FAQ

How do you get from Incheon Airport to Seoul?

By AREX train, airport limousine bus or taxi. The Express train runs non-stop to Seoul Station in about 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 from Terminal 2, per KTO; the all-stop train takes about 59 and 66 minutes.

Can you tour Seoul on a layover at Incheon?

Yes. KTO lists transit tours of under five hours, run from Terminal 1 and 2 desks, if you hold a visa-free passport, a qualifying onward visa or a flight leaving within 72 hours. Book on the airport's site.

Is there a night bus from Incheon Airport?

Yes. KTO says most services to central Seoul end around 23:30, and night buses with an N in the route number run to Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, including Suwon. Tickets must be bought in advance.

Is Incheon worth a stop beyond the airport?

For a long layover or an early flight, yes. For a first trip, most visitors base in Seoul and use Incheon only for the airport, since AREX connects them in under about an hour.

Are there ferries from Incheon to Jeju?

KTO lists ships to Jeju from the Incheon Coastal Passenger Terminal, with a passport or ID required to board. Its schedule page is dated, so check the operator before planning around a ferry.