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  • Transit Tours

    If you have a layover at Incheon International Airport, take advantage of the spare time and enjoy a short but meaningful sightseeing in Korea. As a major hub airport of Asia, Incheon International Airport operates a variety of transit tour programs. From programs as short as a few hours (transit tours) to as long as overnight and beyond (K-Stopover), there are many different types of programs with which you can experience Korea according to your schedule. Enjoy the beauty that the country has to offer by making the most of your waiting time!

    1) Incheon International Airport Transit Tour Program

    The transit tour program offers a quick trip to the Seoul metropolitan area (Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, and Incheon) in less than five hours. Offered programs include cultural and historic excursions such as looking around Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insa-dong or visiting the DMZ area, as well as a shopping tour featuring Sinpo Market and a foodie tour at Hongdae street. There is a wide range of tour programs travelers can choose from based on their schedule and convenience. Alternatively, there’s also a 30-minute cultural program that allows you to experience the Korean culture, including hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) and Hangeul (Korean writing), without having to leave the airport.

    *For more information on tour courses, schedules, hours, etc., visit the www.airport.kr/ (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)div>
    How to participate

    Browse and book a tour on the Incheon International Airport website, then bring the registration documents to the Transit Tour Registration Desk in Terminal 1 or 2 at least 30 minutes prior to the start of program. You can participate in the transit tour without a Korea-entry visa if you meet one of the following conditions:
    1. Citizen of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program with Korea (See visa categories)
    * K-ETA may still be required to enter Korea depending on your nationality; travelers are advised to check in advance. (See Visa & Travel Requirements)
    2. Travelers who hold a visa (or permanent residency) to the United States (including Guam and Saipan), Canada, Australia, New Zealand or one of the 32 European countries and in transit to one of the aforementioned countries, or in transit from one of the aforementioned countries to the country of origin or a third country. Check with Incheon International Airport as other conditions may apply.
    3. Passengers who are transferring at Incheon International Airport with a flight ticket for departure within 72 hours.

    【 Photo: Incheon International Airport (Credit: Clipart Korea) 】

    Transit Tour Registration Desk

    Terminal 1: +82-32-741-3139 (Korean, English)
    Terminal 2: +82-32-741-0060 (Korean, English)
    Email: [email protected] (Korean, English)

    2) Incheon International Airport K-Stopover

    If your layover at Incheon International Airport goes overnight, we recommend K-Stopover, in which you can use accommodations, transportation, airport lounges, and shopping vouchers at an affordable price. There are a variety of products that offer trips to tourist attractions outside the Seoul metropolitan area, such as countryside regions, so choose one according to your schedule.

    How to participate

    Book a product on the website (www.k-stopover.com) in advance and pay the reservation fee. After passing the immigration checkpoint at Incheon Airport, go to the 'Stopover registration desk' on the first floor where you can ask an employee at the desk for detailed information. The registration desk is open from 07:00 to 18:00 (KST).

    *Stopover Registration Desk

    Terminal 1
    Location: Desk No. 19 and 20 between Exits 1and 2 after passing the immigration checkpoint
    Inquiries: +82-32-741-3139 (Korean, English)
    Terminal 2
    Location: Next to the Tourist Information Desk near Exit 3 after passing the immigration checkpoint
    Inquiries: +82-32-741-0060 (Korean, English)

    • K-Stopover package toursK-Stopover package tours are available as a full-day tour and a semi-package tour that includes some free time. The full package “Incheon & Seoul Splendor Tour” offers sightseeing at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insa-dong area in Seoul and a visit to Wolmi Park and Sinpo International Market in Incheon, and comes with a tour vehicle, an English guide, admission fees, meals, accommodation, and travelers insurance. Other full package tours available include a visit to attractions such as Seoul K-Medi Center, HiKR Ground, and Hongdae Street for experiencing K-culture and K-foods. Semi-package tours include a visit to regions other than Seoul, such as Nami Island and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
    • K-Stopover self-guided tourFrom Gyeongbokgung PalaceGyeongbokgung Palace area to Incheon Open Port and Songdo Hanok Village, participants can pick the spots they want for a personalized tour, and there are also recommendations of awesome tour courses. The product includes various benefits like accommodations, a prepaid transportation card (charged with 10,000 won), travelers safety insurance, and airport lounge access.
    • Websites
      www.k-stopover.com (English)
      https://www.airport.kr/ (English, Chinese, Japanese)
    Tip Enjoy Korean culture inside the airport

    This program offers a chance for layover passengers to experience Korean culture inside the airport. Participants can try wearing hanbok, make Hangeul crafts, and enjoy a variety of Korean performing arts such as gugak (traditional music) and art exhibitions.

    【 Photo: Reenactment “The Walk of the Royal Family” (Credit: Incheon International Airport) 】

    · Hanbok experience
    [Terminal 1] 4F, East Duty Free Area near Gate 11 (07:30-19:30)
    [Terminal 2] 4F, East Duty Free Area near Gate 268 (07:30-19:30)

    · The Walk of the Royal Family
    [Terminal 1] 3F, Duty Free Area near Gate 16 at the Korean Traditional Culture Experience Center East Wing (Daily 11:00 / 14:00)
    [Terminal 2] 3F, Duty Free Area near Gate 274 at the Korean Traditional Culture Experience Center East Wing (Sunday-Tuesday 11:00 / 14:00)

    ·Gugak Performance
    [Terminal 1] 3F, Duty Free Area near Gate 29 (Monday-Tuesday 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00)
    [Terminal 2] 3F, Duty Free Area near Gate 274 (Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00)

    * This page was last updated on October 24, 2025, and therefore the information may differ from what is presented here.
    * 1330 Korea Travel Helpline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)