โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
International โ Domestic
90
minutes
International โ International
120
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Gimhae International Airport serves Busan with two distinct terminal buildings connected by free shuttle bus service (5-minute journey). The Domestic Terminal handles all domestic Korean routes with modern facilities and efficient processing, while the International Terminal serves routes throughout Asia including China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and limited long-haul destinations. Combined, the terminals handle approximately 17 million passengers annually. Walking distances within each terminal are compact: check-in to gates 8-15 minutes in either terminal. Inter-terminal transfers require 10-15 minutes including shuttle time and security re-screening. Domestic security typically processes in 10-15 minutes, while international security takes 15-25 minutes. Immigration for international passengers adds 10-30 minutes depending on flight loads and season. Both terminals offer dining, shopping, and basic amenities with traditional Korean restaurants and duty-free available in the international terminal. Ground transportation includes the convenient Busan-Gimhae Light Rail providing direct connections to Busan's subway network and city center in 30-40 minutes. The airport's location makes it an excellent gateway to South Korea's second-largest city and nearby coastal attractions.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow extra time to move between terminals and pass security checks.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
International โ Domestic
90
minutes
International โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Incheon International Airport operates two modern terminals: Terminal 1 with its attached Concourse A (reached airside by shuttle train) and Terminal 2 to the northeast. Free airside shuttle buses and the underground shuttle train link T1 and Concourse A, while inter-terminal buses run landside and airside between T1 and T2; the AREX rail station sits landside between T1โs exits 3 and 4 and connects to Seoul. Terminal 2 hosts Korean Air and most SkyTeam partners, with T1 handling Asiana and Star Alliance along with low-cost carriers.
Walking times inside each terminal are reasonableโmost gate-to-gate walks are 8โ12 minutes, though Concourse Aโs far gates can stretch to 15 minutes. The shuttle train from T1 to Concourse A takes about 2 minutes with short waits, and the inter-terminal bus between T1 and T2 typically runs every 5โ10 minutes with a 12โ18 minute travel time depending on ramp traffic. Clear bilingual signage (Korean/English) and gate numbering make self-transfers straightforward.
Security checkpoints sit near each terminalโs check-in islands with dedicated lanes for families and Fast Track for premium passengers; typical waits are 5โ20 minutes outside peak holiday periods. Transit passengers connecting T1 โ Concourse A remain airside and clear transfer security near the shuttle platforms, while those arriving internationally and continuing domestically clear immigration in the main halls before rechecking bags. Immigration is efficient with e-gates, Global Entry partner kiosks, and automated passport control for many nationalities, followed by a CBP-style customs inspection on exit.
Amenities are extensive: free showers near T1 gates 25/29 and Concourse A 4th floor transfer area, nap zones and capsule hotel rooms, and cultural experience centers offering craft workshops. Lounge options include Asiana and Star Alliance lounges in T1, multiple Korean Air lounges in T2, and SkyTeam/Plaza Premium facilities for non-alliance travelers. Dining ranges from Korean comfort food (bibimbap bars, noodle stands) to international chains and duty-free megastores spread across both terminals and Concourse A.
Accessibility provisions include tactile flooring to major junctions, plentiful elevators at shuttle platforms, and wide automatic doors at gate lounges. Family rooms with changing tables and hot-water dispensers sit near most restrooms, nursing suites are clearly signed in T1 and T2 transfer zones, and childrenโs play corners appear near gates 10, 41, and 268, each with seating and charging points for caregivers.
๐ Connection Tips
ICN is a major international hub for Asia. Terminal transfers are efficient via AREX train. Allow extra time for immigration during peak hours.
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