Taking a Taxi at Incheon Airport: Everything You Need to Know!
Taxi Basics at Incheon Airport:
First things first, it’s important to know that taxis at Incheon Airport are regulated. This means you should use designated taxi pick-up spots and be aware of the different types of taxis and surcharges.
Real-Time Taxi Availability:
As of the last update on January 26, 2025, at 23:37:21, here's a snapshot of taxis waiting at each terminal:
Terminal 1: 61 taxis for Seoul, 32 for Incheon, 19 for Gyeonggi (limited to Bucheon, Gwangmyeong, Gimpo, Goyang), 8 for other areas, 13 deluxe taxis.
Terminal 2: 30 taxis for Seoul, 7 for Incheon, 8 for Gyeonggi (limited to Bucheon, Gwangmyeong, Gimpo, Goyang), 27 for areas outside of these, 1 deluxe taxi and 2 large taxis.
Important: Do not use taxis that are "hawking" in the terminals. Go to a designated taxi pick up point for a safer experience!
Taxi Types & How to Find Them:
Regular Taxis: Your standard taxi, generally with a base fare of 4,800 KRW, with different rates depending on your destination.
Pickup Locations:
Terminal 1: Gates 5C, 6C, 6D.
Terminal 2: Gate 4D.
Deluxe/Jumbo Taxis: Offers a more premium service (usually 9 seats), costing a base of 7,000 KRW.
Pickup Locations:
Terminal 1: Gates 3C and 3D.
Terminal 2: Gate 5D.
International Taxis: Designed for foreign tourists with set rates for trips between Incheon and Seoul.
Pickup Locations:
Terminal 1: Gate 7C/8C
Terminal 2: Gate 1C
Smart Taxis: Designed for disabled passengers with a specific booking system (check the phone numbers below!)
Pickup Locations:
Terminal 1: Gate 4C
Terminal 2: Gate 1C
Taxi Surcharges: What to Expect:
Night Surcharges: Be aware of night surcharges for taxi rides:
Regular Taxis: 20% surcharge from 10 PM to 11 PM, and again from 2 AM to 4 AM and 40% surcharge from 11 PM to 2 AM.
Deluxe/Jumbo Taxis: 20% surcharge from 10 PM to 11 PM, and again from 2 AM to 4 AM and 30% surcharge from 11 PM to 4 AM.
Boundary Surcharges: Incheon Airport is part of a shared taxi service area that covers Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi (limited to Bucheon, Gwangmyeong, Gimpo, Goyang).
If you are going to any of these 6 cities, a surcharge does NOT apply.
If you are going outside of those areas, a surcharge of 20% (Seoul/Gyeonggi) or 30% (Incheon) will be applied to your fare once you have left those areas.
Special Services:
International Taxi Booking: For international taxi services, check out the provided phone numbers, or make a booking at the designated pick up points.
Smart Taxis for the Disabled: Call these numbers to book a taxi specifically for passengers with disabilities:
Incheon Transportation Corporation: 1577-0320
Seoul Facilities Corporation: 1588-4388
**International Taxi:**1644-2255 or 032-743-2357
Finding Taxi Pick-Up Spots:
Terminal 1: Head to arrival gates A to F (exits 1 to 14).
Terminal 2: Follow signs for the Transportation Center (See the map in the image for exact pickup points.)
Contact Information:
Incheon International Airport Customer Service: 1577-2600.
Final Thoughts
Navigating taxi options at Incheon Airport is easy once you know what to look for. Stick to the designated areas, and be mindful of surcharges. I hope this guide makes your arrival as smooth as possible!
Incheon Airport Contact Information:
Terminal 1 Address: 272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22382, Korea
Terminal 2 Address: 446, 2-Terminal daero, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22382, Korea
Incheon International Airport Corporation: 47, 424beon-gil Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22382, Korea