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1. Incheon Int`l airport

Incheon International Airport

Location

Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon / Tel: 82-32-741-0114

Description

Incheon International Airport offers only two domestic routes (Incheon↔Jeju / Incheon↔Busan: available only for the weekend / Inchenon↔Daegu: once a day).
To travel for Busan, Jeju or Daegu, Gimpo Airport is a better option. Incheon International Airport is expected to have more domestic routes in the near future.

• Airport Information Center

- Location: 1st floor - in front of the Gate "F", or the east and west of the Gate "F"
3rd floor - at the center of the airport, or beside counter "C" and "F"
or the east and west of the departure platform
- Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese
- Hours: 24 hours
- Tel: +82-32-741-0114

• Tourist Information Center

- Location: beside Gate "A" and "F"
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. ~ 10:00 p.m.
- Tel: +82-32-743-2602
* Guidebooks and brochures are available in English, Japanese, Chinese, and German.

• Boarding / Ticketing Counter for Domestic Flights

Boarding and ticketing for both Korean Airlines and Asiana Airlines is available at counter "A" on the 3rd floor.

• Lost and Found Center

Located behind counter "L"on the west end of the 3rd floor .

• Internet Services

Internet services are available at Information Communication Centers located at the center of the 2nd floor(KT plaza :Free for 30 min), the transfer lounge on the 4th floor, and near Boarding Gate No. 12 and 30.

Airport Guide: Procedures

• Arrival
Arrival -> Quarantine Regulations -> Arrival Immigration -> Baggage Claim -> Customs Immigration -> Meeter/Greeter Hall

• Departure
Check-in with Baggage -> Completing the E/D Card and Paying Airport Departure Tax -> Quarantine Regulations -> Customs Declaration -> Security Inspection -> Departure Immigration -> Boarding

• Other Information
Phone: +82-32-741-0114
Homepage: http://www.airport.or.kr/eng/airport/

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Transportation

1. Bus

Buses from Incheon International Airport to Seoul or Gimpo Airport operate on 10-15 minute intervals during the flight operation hours. As the subway between Incheon International Airport and Seoul is currently being constructed, the most convenient and cheapest way to get to Seoul is Limousine Bus. Deluxe Limousine Bus tickets to Seoul cost 12,000-13,000 won, Standard Limousine Bus tickets cost 7,500-8,000 won. Tickets can be purchased at the Transportation Information Counter near the exits No. 2, 4, 9, 13 on the arrival floor (1st floor) or at the bus stops themselves. It is recommended that passengers confirm the bus stop number and location at the Transportation Information Counter because there are many bus routes to and from the airport.
For more information on buses, please click here

2. Taxi

- Taxi Stand: Taxi Stand No. 16~21 on the passenger car platform on the arrivals floor
  (1st floor)
- There are no additional charges when crossing regional borders between cities or
  provinces.
- Toll fees shall be furnished by the passenger.
- For more information on taxis, click Here

3. Chauffeured Services

- Personalized meet & greet service at the airport.
- For more information, please contact Excellent Limousine Service(ELS).
  · Tel: 82-2-773-5588
  · E-mail: limo@limosvc.co.kr
  · Website: www.limosvc.co.kr

4. Rent-A-Car

Location of rent-a-car companies: Near exit No. 2 and 13 on the arrival floor (1st floor)

* Information in this document is subject to changes and updates without notice.

[Quotation from http://english.tour2korea.com/ ]

2. Gimpo airport (domestic)

3. Rail system

4. Subway system in Seoul

How to Use the Subway

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1. Use Subway

A subway map is usually located above of the ticket window (see right). Most subway maps are written in Korean and English. The numbers next to the name of each station on the map indicates the subway fare for the destination from the present station. Simply tell the worker behind the ticket window your destination, and they will issue you the appropriate ticket. The yellow box next to the ticket window contains free subway maps which you can freely take and keep. Some subway stations do not provide free subway maps. Subway fares are as below. (Foreign currency is not accepted at subway ticket windows, so please prepare Korean Won.)

Seoul Subway Fares

Base fare for 12km	19 years and older	13-18 years old	7-12 years old
Transportation Card	900 Won	720 Won	450 Won
Cash	1,000 Won	1,000 Won	450 Won

- Free for children 6 years or younger.
- For total distances exceeding 10 kilometers, the charge is 100 won for each additional 5 kilometers.
- For total distances exceeding 40 kilometers, the charge is 100 won for each additional 10 kilometers.
- For journeys outside Seoul, the charge is 100 won for each additional 5 kilometers and 100 won for each additional 10 kilometers if the total trip exceeds 35 kilometers.

•	2. Ticket Vending Machine

	Every subway station has ticket windows but it is becoming more regular to use vending machine, especially at the newly built stations. It is always good to know how to use these convenient facilities.

	(1) Layout of Ticket Vending Machine

1. Service Area 1 or 2 Selection

2. Button for multiple tickets.

3. Selection cancellation button.

4. Coin slot

5. Money Return Button

6. Help Button

7. Service Area indication window

8. Fare indication window

9. Ticket pickup box

(2) How to Buy Subway Tickets

Using ticket vending machines differs depending on which subway line you are on. On Seoul Subway Line 1 through 4, you must select the Service Area first then insert coins. On Subway Line 5 through 8, you must insert coins first then select the Service Area. The description below is for Lines 1 through 4. When using Lines 5 though 8, simply switch the second and third step.



Find your destination above the ticket machine and check the fare on the subway map.	Press the blue fare button. If you need more than one ticket, use the button for multiple tickets (2/3/4).	Insert coins. Exact change is not required.



Take your ticket from the drop box below	Insert the ticket in the small slot and enter. You may only enter through the gates with the downward-left pointing arrow. Remember to pick up your ticket as you pass through the gate.	You cannot enter through the gates with the universal 'do not enter ()' symbol.

Description of signs in the subway

(1) Exits



(2) Transfer points

The color coding system of the subway makes for a convenient ride. If one needs to transfer to the number 7 line, all one has to do is follow the dark green line and you are there before you know it. The arrows on the signs, along with the colors, will easily guide you in the appropriate direction.

(3) The subway line colors

(4) The maps as shown inside the subway station

	* The above information may be altered.	The exit numbers are circled and highlighted in yellow. The red circle alerts you of your current location. These maps are extremely helpful and will help you find the proper exit with ease. You can find these maps located near every stairwell.

* Information in this document is subject to changes and updates without notice.

[Quotation from http://english.tour2korea.com/]

5. Bus in Seoul

6. Taxi

Taxis

Taxis are plentiful, clean, safe, and inexpensive in Korea.
There are taxi stands in most busy city areas, and taxis can also be hailed on the streets.
As well, certain taxis can be requested by phone though the fare for these special call taxis is somewhat higher than regular taxis An increasing number of taxi drivers speak some English.

Regular Taxis

The fare system is based on both distance and time.
Fares are ￦1,900 for the first 2 kilometers and ￦100 for each additional 144 meters.
If the taxi is going less than 15 kilometers per hour, an additional charge of ￦100 per 35 seconds is added to the fare.
The fare between Incheon International Airport and downtown Seoul is usually around ￦50,000(including toll) though it could be higher if traffic is congested .
Fares increase 20 percent between midnight and 4 a.m.

[Look inside of Taxi]



Meter	Receipt Issuance Machine	Guide to Free Interpreter

Brand Taxis

The Brand taxis “Kind Call Taxi” and “KT Powertel” are equipped with a simultaneous interpretation machine, a receipt issuance machine and wireless data terminal with auto-matic vehicle locations system (a 24-hour call center checks real-time taxi availability and dispatches the closet one ). The fare is the same as that of regular taxi and 1,000 won is surcharged for call usage.
Kind Call Taxi: ☎ 1588-3382 www.kindcall.com(Kor)/ KT Powertel: ☎ 1588-0082

Deluxe Taxis

Deluxe taxis called “mobeom” taxi in Korean, are black with a yellow sign on the top and the words “Deluxe Taxi” written on the sides. They offer more passenger space and a high standard of service. Fares are ￦4,500 for the first 3 kilometers and ￦200 for each additional 164 meters or each 39 seconds if the speed drops below 15 kilometers per hour. The usual fare between Incheon Int’l Airport and downtown is about ￦80,000 won(including toll). Receipts are given. There is no late-night surcharge. Deluxe taxis can be taken at stands located at hotels, stations, bus terminals, and major city streets. They also can be called at ☎ 02-558-8000 (English and Japanese).

Taxi Vans

Eight-passenger van taxis are in service. They are installed with simultaneous foreign language interpretation by phone, receipt-issuing equipment, and credit card processing terminal. Fares are the same as deluxe taxis. Passenger carrying large amounts of baggage may find them convenient. They can be called at ☎ 02-888-2000.

[Quotation from http://english.tour2korea.com/ ]