How to Use Incheon Airport Long-Term Parking: Rates, Discounts, & Shuttles

When traveling abroad, figuring out how to get to Incheon Airport is always a concern. There are various public transportation options like airport limousine buses, taxis, and subways, but these can be inconvenient when traveling with children, elderly parents, or a lot of luggage. In such cases, driving your own car to the airport can be a great alternative. Especially if you efficiently use the Incheon Airport long-term parking and take advantage of various discount benefits, it can be a more convenient and economical method than public transport. This article provides a detailed guide on how to use the Incheon Airport long-term parking, including information on free airport shuttle bus routes and useful tips. If you plan to use your car to get to the airport, I hope this information is helpful.
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Incheon Airport Long-Term Parking |
Incheon Airport Parking Fees
Category | Small Vehicle Rates | Large Vehicle Rates |
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Short-Term Parking |
• First 10 mins free • Base 30 mins: KRW 1,200 (approx. $0.90) • Per additional 15 mins: KRW 600 (approx. $0.45) • Hourly: KRW 2,400 (approx. $1.75) • Daily max: KRW 24,000 (approx. $17.30) |
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Long-Term Parking |
• First 10 mins free • Hourly: KRW 1,000 (approx. $0.75) • Daily max: KRW 9,000 (approx. $6.50) |
• First 10 mins free • Per 30 mins: KRW 1,200 (approx. $0.90) • Daily max: KRW 12,000 (approx. $8.70) |
Reserved Parking |
• First 10 mins free • Hourly: KRW 1,000 (approx. $0.75) • Daily max: KRW 9,000 (approx. $6.50) • P5 Parking Lot: Daily max KRW 7,000 (approx. $5.10) |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Parking |
• First 45 mins free • Per additional 15 mins: KRW 500 (approx. $0.35) • Daily max: KRW 10,000 (approx. $7.25) |
• First 45 mins free • Per additional 15 mins: KRW 600 (approx. $0.45) • Daily max: KRW 12,000 (approx. $8.70) |
- Long-Term Parking: It is advisable to use the long-term parking lot for stays of one day or more.
- Short-Term Parking: This is a passenger car-only area with a vehicle height limit of 2.1m. The short-term parking rates also apply to the Incheon International Airport Corporation parking lot at Terminal 1 and the Government Complex parking lot at Terminal 2.
- Reserved Parking: Fees are charged based on the actual entry and exit times. Large vehicles over 2.8m cannot use this area. The Terminal 1 P5 reserved parking lot is currently discounted to KRW 7,000 per day (until February 28, 2025).
How to Apply for Incheon Airport Parking Discounts
Incheon Airport Parking Discount Conditions
Category | Conditions | Discount Rate |
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Compact Car | Compact cars (under 1000cc). Vehicle confirmed via administrative information lookup, no separate documents needed. | 50% discount |
Disabled Persons, National Merit | Real-time discount after linking with administrative information (no separate documents needed). Applies only to Korean citizens. | 50% discount |
Multi-child Family |
• Two or more children, with the youngest under 15 years old. • Vehicle must be registered to a parent or grandparent. • This is a South Korean government support policy to address low birth rates. For permanent residents, the discount may not apply if the spouse is not a Korean national. Pre-registration for automatic discount is required. |
50% discount |
Low-Emission Vehicle |
• Eco-friendly cars certified by the Korea Environment
Corporation. • Type 1, 2: 50% discount • Type 3: 20% discount |
Up to 50% discount |
Post-Discount Conditions and Documents
If you were unable to apply for a pre-discount, you can still receive a reduction by submitting your exit receipt number on the post-refund application website within 30 days of your exit.
Category | Required Documents | Notes |
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Disabled Persons, National Merit | Welfare card, merit certificate, Korea Expressway Corp. discount card, disabled vehicle sticker (1 copy) | Mask the last 7 digits of your resident registration number, address, contact info, etc., before submission. |
Compact Car | Copy of vehicle registration certificate | - |
Low-Emission Vehicle | Copy of vehicle registration certificate | - |
Disabled Organization Vehicle | Copy of vehicle registration certificate, disabled vehicle sticker | - |
Multi-child Family | No separate documents (if conditions of 2+ children, youngest under 15 are met) | Post-discount must be applied for on the website. |
Incheon Airport Long-Term Parking Lot Locations
While the parking fees are the same between passenger terminals at Incheon Airport, short-term parking is relatively expensive. Therefore, using the long-term parking lot is much more economical for extended stays. The long-term parking is divided into areas available without a reservation and areas requiring a reservation. When choosing a parking spot, it is convenient to check the location of your departure or arrival terminal and use the nearest parking lot.
Terminal 1 Parking Lot
- Parking lots P1 to P4 are available on a first-come, first-served basis without a reservation.
- P5 is a reservation-only parking lot.
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Terminal 1 Parking Lot |
Terminal 2 Parking Lot
Terminal 2 has a single long-term parking area (P zone), which is divided into an outdoor lot and a parking tower. There is also a separate area for reserved parking.
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Terminal 2 Parking Lot |
How to Reserve Incheon Airport Long-Term Parking
Reservations for Incheon Airport long-term parking can be made for the P5 area of Terminal 1. The long-term parking lots often become full on weekends and during peak season, which can be inconvenient, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance when planning your trip.
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How to Reserve Long-Term Parking |
You can enter the parking lot up to 4 hours before your reserved time, so please choose a time considering your departure schedule. For the discount type, select the one you have pre-registered on the discount website and proceed with the reservation.
For a 7-day park at the Terminal 1 reserved parking, with a 50% multi-child discount, the calculated cost was KRW 24,500 (approx. $17.60).
Types of Free Shuttle Bus Routes
Route Name | Main Stops | Frequency | Operating Hours | Total Duration |
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Airport 01 | Terminal 1 ↔ T1 Long-Term Parking | 9-18 min | 04:30~24:00 | 19 min (round trip) |
Airport 02 | Terminal 2 ↔ T2 Long-Term Parking | 6-18 min | 24 hours | 24 min (round trip) |
Airport 03 | T2→P5 Reserved Lot→T1→Int'l Business Complex→Cargo Terminal→AICC | 7-20 min | 04:30~23:40 | 75 min (one way) |
Airport 04 | AICC→Cargo Terminal→Int'l Business Complex→T1→P5 Reserved Lot→T2 | 5-20 min | 04:30~23:20 | 85 min (one way) |
Airport 05 | Airport Cargo Terminal Station ↔ Logistics Complex | 10-20 min | 05:40~23:00 | 36 min (round trip) |
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Free shuttle bus routes |
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Free shuttle bus routes |
Shuttle Bus Routes and Boarding Locations by Terminal (Parking Lot)
The numerous routes and stops may seem complicated, but from a traveler's perspective, you just need to know which bus to take from the parking lot when departing, and the location of the bus stop and which bus to board at Terminal T1 or T2 upon arrival. Let's briefly look at the shuttle routes and boarding locations for each terminal and parking lot.
How to get from T1 Parking Lot (P1~P4) to Terminal 1
- Route: Airport 01 Bus
- Boarding Location
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Getting from T1 Parking to Terminal 1 |
How to get from T2 Parking Lot (P1~P2) to Terminal 2
- Route: Airport 02 Bus
- Boarding Location
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Getting from T2 Parking to Terminal 2 |
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T2 Parking Bus Stop |
How to get from Reserved Parking P5 to T1, T2
Airport bus routes 03 and 04 connect the reserved parking lot (P5) to both T1 and T2. However, if you board the wrong bus going in the opposite direction, it could take about an hour to reach the terminal, so please be sure to check the shortest route to your respective terminal.
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From P5 to Terminal 1: Airport 03 Bus
Airport 03 Bus Route
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From P5 to Terminal 2: Airport 04 Bus
Airport 04 Bus Route
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P5 Shuttle Bus Boarding Locations |
How to Travel Between Terminal 1 ↔ Terminal 2
Looking at the route map above, you can see that traveling between terminals is very simple if you know the bus boarding locations for each terminal. To go from T2 to T1, take airport bus 03, and to go from T1 to T2, take airport bus 04 for the most convenient and shortest journey.
This covers the information on Incheon Airport's free shuttle bus routes and how to use the reserved parking. Using the long-term parking not only allows for convenient travel to the airport by car but can also be a more economical way to start your trip compared to public transportation, depending on your situation. We recommend trying out the Incheon Airport parking for a comfortable start to your journey.