Last Updated : 12/18/2025


Korea’s Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is a major Asian hub connecting you to over 30 destinations across Japan. Discover the three key benefits that make transiting through ICN the smart choice for your next journey.


Enjoy a worry-free transfer! Your checked luggage is seamlessly transferred to your final Japanese city, eliminating the need to collect and re-check bags in ICN.
*Please note depending on the airline or specific flight combination, you may be required to collect your baggage at the transit point and re-check it for your connecting flight.
ICN’s transfer procedure is simple and fast, ensuring you make your connection with ease:
The majority of connections are designed to be completed within the same terminal. Simply follow the green “Transfer” signs, pass through the security check, and you will quickly arrive at your boarding gate.
If your layover is 4 hours or longer, you are eligible to join the Free Transit Tour program (available to foreign transit passengers, reservation required).
This complimentary service includes an expert guide and dedicated transportation, offering a variety of sightseeing courses in and around Incheon and Seoul.
A long layover no longer means waiting; it means an unexpected, free side trip!
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