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YOUR FIRST DAY, MADE EASIER
Arrive with a plan.
Airport to accommodation. A card for the journey. A connection for your phone. Four practical guides to starting your trip.
Official information checked:
From Incheon Airport
to your accommodation.
Choose the route for your address and luggage, then confirm your terminal.
- 01Arrivals hall
- 02Rail, bus or taxi
- 03Your accommodation
- Save your destination
Keep your accommodation name, address in Korean and check-in instructions available offline.
- Compare the journey
AREX Express connects Incheon Airport and Seoul Station without intermediate stops. The all-stop train serves additional stations, including Gimpo Airport. An airport bus or taxi may suit a different address.
- Follow the terminal signs
Airport Railroad facilities are in the transport centres on basement level 1 at both terminals. Check the correct service, ticket and final departure before travelling.
Official sources: Incheon Airport railroad guide · Seoul airport transfer guide · AREX services & tickets
A transport card
for everyday journeys.
Start with the card. Add travel balance. Learn where to tap.
- 01Buy a card
- 02Add balance
- 03Tap for your journey
- Buy and load
T-money and EZL are prepaid transport cards available through participating convenience stores. Ask the retailer to add travel balance and confirm the accepted payment method for loading.
- Use the correct ticket
A local transport card and a reserved intercity train or coach ticket serve different journeys. Open our ticket guide before booking a long-distance trip.
- Check your fare category
If travelling with children, ask how to register an eligible child or youth fare. Senior benefits vary by service and eligibility; check the regional guide before expecting a discount.
Illustrated guide: buy, top up & tap ↗Regional transport & senior fares ↗
Official source: VISITKOREA transportation cards
Choose your
SIM or eSIM.
Check the phone and the plan before you buy.
- 01Check your phone
- 02Choose a plan
- 03Activate & test
- Check compatibility
Ask your home carrier whether your phone is unlocked. For an eSIM, check the provider’s supported models for your exact phone and region of purchase.
- Choose what you need
Compare the number of days, data allowance and whether Korean calls or texts are included. Read the provider’s identification and activation instructions before paying.
- Get ready to activate
Save the order confirmation and installation instructions. Follow the provider’s guidance on when to activate, and test maps and messaging while help or Wi-Fi is available.
Official provider information: KT visitor eSIM · KT visitor SIM. These are information links, not a guarantee that a particular phone or plan will work for you.
A card, some won,
and a quick check.
Have a second way to pay when you need it.
- 01Check acceptance
- 02Confirm the amount
- 03Keep your receipt
- Confirm card acceptance
International credit cards are widely used in Korea, but acceptance varies by business. Ask before ordering or making a purchase.
- Prepare a backup
Plan to carry a modest amount of Korean won for places where your preferred payment method is unavailable. Check your own bank’s overseas payment and withdrawal conditions.
- Use the converter to plan
Our currency tool can help estimate a budget. The rate and charges at your bank, ATM or exchange counter may differ; check the amount before confirming a transaction.
Official source: VISITKOREA currency & payment information
Now choose your next stop.
Explore a day trip, a hanok weekend or a slower coastal escape.
READY TO PLAN?