[AREX 999] The Fastest Way to the Airport, Seoul Station City Air Terminal

Greeting from AREX :)

Everyone! How was your visit to Korea?

In order to get you home quickly and safely after your nice trip, I will introduce you to Seoul Station City Air Terminal!

At the Seoul Station City Air Terminal, you can take care of the boarding and immigration procedures necessary for your trip and have a comfortable ride to Incheon Airport.

Shall we take a look together?

On the day of your trip out of the country, you can come when you like and take care of boarding procedures ahead of time!

But, take note that this services closes 3 hours before flights on airlines in Incheon and 3 hours 20 minutes before flights on Korean Air!

Further, this service is only available to passengers on the Express Train, so be sure to get a ticket and then move to the City Air Terminal.

Information Using the Service

While it is located on lower level 2 in Seoul Station, the service is available only for passengers of the Express Trains.  As such, boarding procedures, checking in bags, and immigrations services are provided for free.

You will probably be curious about many things when it comes time to use the services.

Starting with boarding procedures, you can come by from 5:20 AM until 7:00 PM.

(Boarding Procedures Close 3 hours prior to departure, 3 hours and 20 minutes for Korean Air)

Immigration is available from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

For example, if your plane departs Incheon Airport at 5:00 PM,

Boarding procedures are open between 5:20 AM and 2:00 PM.

*Please be aware that you must bring your ticket and passport.

Airlines Using Boarding Procedures

Airlines available to use boarding procedures are Korean airlines that depart from Incheon Airport the day of your trip (passengers of foreign airlines cannot use the service). In total, the six airlines are Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, (Boarding procedures available for routes to Guam and Saipan), T’way, and Jin Air.

Safe and Fast to the Airport! Express Train

Ah, now are you ready to get some the safest and fastest way possible?

Seoul Station – Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Station 43 minutes / Seoul Station – Incheon Terminal 2 Station 51 minutes, the Express Train is a high speed, non-stop train providing specialized service for all of you.

*Express Train Tip

1. If you have a party of 3 or more 7,500 won!

2. Korail Ticket (7,500 won)
-Passengers of ITX, Nuriro, Mugunghwa, Saemaeul Train, and Express Train KTX (same day)

3. Airline Alliance Discount (7,500 won)

-Departing the country Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T’way, Eastar Jet, Jinair

4. Round Trip Discount (7,500 won)

Passengers taking an Express Train from Seoul Station to the airport and possessing their original ticket (within 15 days)

5. Exchange Discount (7,500 won)

-If you exchange money at Kookmin Bank, Woori Bank, or IBK and show your receipt; available for 1 companion

Express Train Timetable

We’ve now gone over Seoul Station City Air Terminal and the fastest way of going to Incheon Airport.

Have a comfortable and easy trip back home with the services at Seoul Station City Air Terminal!

Thank you :)

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[AREX 999] Renewed Express Train Ticketing Machines and How to Use Them

Greeting from AREX :)

I will tell you about the renewed Express train ticketing machines and express trains you can take to quickly and easily go from the airport to the middle of the city.

Using the New Express Train Ticket Machines

The ticketing machines for the express trains has been updated. Now it will be easier to use and more user-friendly for both residents and travelers alike.

You can easily purchase a ticket and receive discounts in four languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

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Using the machines is simple.

After choosing your language, select your destination.

If by chance you do not know where you are going or just want to look at the train map, you can check by clicking the metropolitan city train map and find your destination a little more easily.

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Next, while selecting your train, it is easier than ever before to confirm the departure and line numbers.

Further, you previously could only select the train and number of passengers. However, now with the new ticketing machines its possible to choose the forward-facing and reverse-facing seats.

Also, you can view in real time the availability of seats and wheelchair seats to plan more comfortably.

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A huge advantage of the renewed ticking machines is that now you can receive discounts before your purchase.

Before, passengers would have to visit the information desk and follow the directions of the worker there.  However, now that’s no longer a problem and it can all be done at the ticketing machine.

When purchasing three or more tickets at a single time, a group discount of 7,500 won is available, while there are a variety of other discounts to take advantage of as well such as airline alliance discounts, return coupons, course discounts, etc.

Additionally, passengers with a discount voucher can scan the QR code or simply enter the voucher number to receive a discount.

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It’s possible to make a purchase with both cash or a credit card.

Using the Express Trains!

We’ve covered how to use the updated ticketing machines for the Express trains, so now I will introduce the Express trains themselves.

The Express trains are the safest and quickest way for people to get to Seoul after arriving at the airport.

In particular, the Express trains offer special services that are not available on the regular trains.

Passengers using the Express trains gain access to the passenger lounge in Incheon Airport Terminal 1, can reserve seats, enjoy attendant services, a food and beverage cart, free wifi, free use of Seoul Station’s City Air Terminals, etc.

From the airport to Seoul and back, the Express trains provide the highest quality service while helping passengers move quickly and safely.

Please use the convenient ticketing machines and enjoy the service available on the AREX’s Express trains.

Additional Information

Express Train Fare : Adults 9,000 won / Children 7,000 won

At the time of issuing a ticket there is an additional 500 won deposit that is returned at arrival.  

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