If you have a short layover at Incheon Airport let’s say for 3 to 6 hours, it is not uncommon that you consider stepping into a lounge in the airport to unwind yourself before your next flight. This may also be the case for passengers who arrive early in the airport and choose to treat themselves to some comfort before boarding their flights. Now here goes the question: “What lounges are available at Incheon Airport?” We made several trips through the departure hall to locate all lounges and then create a lounge map for Incheon Airport Terminal 1. For each lounge, we also surveyed or researched for more detailed info such as access criteria, opening hours, prices, and more. Since we already gathered all data we need, here we present to you an elaborate article about all lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1. We believe this will save you some good hours of research and help you decide whether to lounge or not to lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1.
One small yet important thing to note is that Incheon Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You need to ensure that your flight depart from Terminal 1 so that you can make use of this article. If you are looking for information about lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 2, stay updated with our future article about lounges at Terminal 2.
Lounge Types Revisited
If you have not been aware, airport lounges are not the same. There are several types of lounges and the types vary depending on the criteria used for classification.
Based on how a lounge is run, there are two types of lounges: contract lounge and self-operated lounge. A contract lounge is an airport lounge that is operated by a third party or independent lounge provider that is then contracted to other companies or airlines for shared use. Self-operated lounge, as the the name suggests, is a lounge that is managed and run directly by the lounge provider.
Based on access criteria, airport lounges can be categorized as follows: airline lounge, credit card lounge, membership lounge, and pay-in lounge.
Airline lounge is a lounge that can be accessed by passengers flying the respective airline in the business / first class or passengers with certain level of airline membership status. An airline may self-operate its lounge or use a contract lounge. For an airline-operated lounge, the airline may also grant access to its lounge to passengers from partner airlines in its network. Hence, such airline lounge effectively also becomes an alliance lounge because it’s accessible to passengers from other airlines in the same alliance that the airline is a member of.
Credit card lounge is provided by a credit card issuer and primarily caters to premium credit card holders. American Express (the Centurion Lounge), Chase Bank (Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club), and Capital One (Capital One Lounge) are examples of credit card issuers that often operate their own lounges. However, there are cases where credit card issuers do not directly operate their lounges and instead partner with membership/pay-in lounge operators to provide lounge access to their premium credit card holders.
Membership lounge is a lounge provided by a company that runs airport lounge membership program. Priority Pass is a popular example of lounge membership that offers the members access to more than 1500 Priority Pass lounges around the world.
Pay-in lounge is operated by company that provides lounge access under pay-per-use model. Visitors pay for access, either through reservation or onsite, every time they intend to access the lounge. Pay-per-use lounge examples include Plaza Premium Group with its Plaza Premium Lounge and Primeclass Lounge.
Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Lounge Map
Incheon Airport consists of three main buildings: Terminal 1, Midfield Concourse, and Terminal 2. The Midfield Concourse (often simply referred to as “Concourse”) can be safely considered part of Terminal 1. This is since passengers who board their flights from Concourse should first do check-in at the counters located in Terminal 1.
All lounges in Incheon Airport Terminal 1 are located in the restricted area of the departure hall. While all lounges are physically located on the fourth floor, their entrances are on the third floor. Passengers who want to access any of the lounges can use elevator or escalator to go up one level to the lounge area.
The locations of all the lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 are shown in the figure below. The map depicts the airport layout with floor plan for the third floor. The locations of the lounges on the fourth floor are then flattened to the same spot on the third floor.
As seen in the map, there are 13 lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 (including Concourse) as of October 2025. We will discuss these lounges in more details in the next section.
Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Lounge List
Let’s list the lounges available at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 based on access requirements so that it’s easier for you to figure out your lounge access eligibility.
Airline / alliance lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1:
- Asiana Business Class Lounge East
- Asiana Business Suite Lounge East
- Asiana Business Class Lounge Central
- Asiana Business Class Lounge West
- SilverKris Lounge
- Oneworld Lounge
- Korean Air Lounge
- China Eastern Airlines Lounge
Membership / credit card / pay-in lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1:
- Matina Lounge East
- Sky Hub Lounge East
- Matina Lounge West
- Sky Hub Lounge West
- Sky Hub Lounge Concourse
Which lounge is accessible for you? When is each lounge open? What’s the walk-in price for pay-in lounges? In the following section, we will delve into more details of each lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1.
Asiana Business Class Lounge East
One of three business class lounges operated by Asiana Airlines at Incheon Airport Terminal 1. This lounge occupies a vast area on the fourth floor in the east wing of Incheon Airport Terminal 1 main building. The lounge welcomes Asiana Airlines business class passengers and is also accessible by Star Alliance gold members. Entrance to this lounge is near to Gate 11 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 east wing on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 11 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 05:00 – 22:00
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Eligible passengers for free access:
- Asiana Airlines business suite passenger (+1 guest)
- Asiana Airliness business class passenger
- Asiana Airlines platinum, diamond plus, or diamond member (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance gold member (+1 guest)
- Priority Pass standard plus or prestige member with entitlement flying Asiana or Star Alliance
Note that guest access policy for Asiana lounge is applied to a guest who is an adult or a child above 2 years old. Free lounge admission is given to child under 2 years old. So, when you access Asiana Business Class Lounge East, you can bring 1 guest and 1 child under 2 years old.
Asiana Business Suite Lounge East
The only business suite lounge at Incheon Airport, this lounge caters to passengers flying Asiana in business suite class or first class in a Star Alliance flight. The business suite lounge is located next to Asiana Business Class Lounge East. Entrance to this lounge is near to Gate 11 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 east wing on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 11 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 05:00 – 22:00
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa | Massage
Eligible passengers for free access:
- Asiana Airlines business suite passenger (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance first class passenger (+ 1 guest)
- Asiana Airlines platinum and lifetime diamond plus member (+1 guest)
- Asiana Airlines regular diamond plus member flying business class (+1 guest)
If you fly economy, you can access this lounge only if you have Asiana Airlines platinum or lifetime diamond plus status.
Asiana Business Class Lounge Central
Asiana Business Class Lounge Central is located on the fourth floor in the central area of Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Building. The lounge welcomes Asiana Airlines business class passengers and is also accessible by Star Alliance gold members. Entrance to this lounge is near to Gate 26 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 central area on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 26 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 06:00 – 22:00
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Eligible passengers for free access:
- Asiana Airlines business suite passenger (+1 guest)
- Asiana Airliness business class passenger
- Asiana Airlines platinum, diamond plus, or diamond member (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance gold member (+1 guest)
- Priority Pass standard plus or prestige member with entitlement flying Asiana or Star Alliance
Note that guest access policy is applied to a guest who is an adult or a child above 2 years old. Free lounge admission is given to child under 2 years old. So, when you access the Business Class Lounge Central, you can bring 1 guest and 1 child under 2 years old.
Asiana Business Class Lounge West
Asiana Business Class Lounge West is located on the fourth floor in the west wing of Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Building. This is the only Asiana lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 that operates until midnight. The lounge welcomes Asiana Airlines business class passengers and is also accessible by Star Alliance gold members. Entrance to this lounge is near to Gate 26 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 central area on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 42 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 06:00 – 00:30
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Eligible passengers for free access:
- Asiana Airlines business suite passenger (+1 guest)
- Asiana Airliness business class passenger
- Asiana Airlines platinum, diamond plus, or diamond member (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance gold member (+1 guest)
- Priority Pass standard plus or prestige member with entitlement flying Asiana or Star Alliance
Note that guest access policy is applied to a guest who is an adult or a child above 2 years old. Free lounge admission is given to child under 2 years old. So, when you access the Business Class Lounge West, you can bring 1 guest and 1 child under 2 years old.
SilverKris Lounge
Singapore Airlines operates one SilverKris Lounge at Incheon Airport. Different with SilverKris lounges in Changi, the lounge in Incheon is a single space without dedicated first-class section. SilverKris Lounge at Incheon Airport welcomes passengers flying Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance flights, including Asiana Airlines. Entrance to this lounge is on the opposite side of Gate 29 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 central area on 4th floor, with entrance on the oppsite side of Gate 29 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 06:15-11:00 13:45-16:25 20:50-23:30
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Eligible passengers for free access:
- Singapore Airlines suites / first class passenger (+1 guest)
- Singapore Airlines business class passenger
- Solitaire PPS Club member (+1 guest)
- PPS Club member (+1 guest)
- KrisFlyer elite gold member (+1 guest)
- Star Alliance gold member (+1 guest)
Even though SilverKris lounge opens everyday, it operates in three time windows throughout the day: from 06:15 to 11:00, from 13:45 to 16:25, and from 20:50 to 23:30.
Oneworld Lounge
Eliguble passengers with membership in any of oneworld alliance airlines can access oneworld Lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1. This lounge welcomes passengers flying with oneworld member airlines in first or business class. It can also be accessed by oneworld members with Emerald and Sapphire status. Oneworld lounge is located on the fourth floor in the central area of Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Building with entrance near to Gate 28 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 central area on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 28 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 07:30-00:50
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Eligible passengers for free access:
- First class passenger flying oneworld (+1 guest)
- Business class passenger flying oneworld
- oneworld emerald member (+1 guest)
- oneworld sapphire member (+1 guest)
Note that for child under 2 years old, free admission is given when accessing oneworld lounge.
Korean Air Lounge
Even though Korean Air operates out of Incheon Airport Terminal 2, it also opens a lounge at Terminal 1. The lounge welcomes passengers flying with other SkyTeam member airlines out of Terminal 1 (China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines). Korean Air Lounge at Terminal 1 is located on the fourth floor in the central area of Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Building (in front of oneworld Lounge), with entrance near to Gate 28 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 central area on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 28 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 06:30-21:30, Sun 06:00-21:30
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Eligible passengers for free access:
- Korean Air first class passenger
- Korean Air prestige class passenger
- SkyTeam first class passenger
- SkyTeam business class passenger
- SkyTeam elite plus member (+1 guest)
- Korean Air SkyPass Million Miller Club (+1 guest)
- Korean Air SkyPass Morning Calm Premium Club (+1 guest)
- Korean Air SkyPass Morning Calm Club with lounge coupon
- Korean Air passenger with lounge award / lounge voucher
Note that for child under 2 years old, free admission is given when accessing Korean Air lounge.
China Eastern Airlines Lounge
China Eastern Airlines operates a business class lounge in Concourse area at Terminal 1. The lounge also welcomes passengers flying with SkyTeam member airlines out of Terminal 1. Entrance to this lounge is located near to Gate 115 on the third floor.
Type: Airline lounge
Location: Terminal 1 concourse on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 115 on 3rd floor
Opening hours: Thu 13:00-16:00, Fri 10:30-13:55
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Eligible passengers for free access:
- China Eastern Airlines first class passenger
- China Eastern Airlines business class passenger
- Shanghai Airlines business class passenger
- SkyTeam first class passenger
- SkyTeam business class passenger
- SkyTeam elite plus member (+1 guest)
Matina Lounge East
Matina Lounge operates two pay-in lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1. Matina Lounge East is located on the fourth floor in the east wing of Incheon Airport Terminal 1 main building. Next to the lounge is Transit Hotel that can also become another option for transit passengers. The lounge welcomes all passengers with advanced reservation and those who pay for access on the spot. During busy hours, you may see long queue formed in front of the lounge. Entrance to this lounge is on the opposite side of Gate 11 on the third floor.
Type: Membership / pay-in lounge
Location: Terminal 1 east wing on 4th floor, with entrance on the opposite side of Gate 11
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 07:00-22:00
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Access duration: 3 hours
Eligible passengers (free access):
- Priority Pass prestige member
- Priority Pass standard plus member with lounge entitlement
- Card holder with LoungeKey membership and lounge entitlement
- Dragonpass member with lounge entitlement
- Local credit card holder with lounge entitlement
Paid access: all passengers
Walk-in price: $45 for adult, $19 for child (3-10 years old)
Sky Hub Lounge East
Sky Hub Lounge East is located on the fourth floor in the east wing of Incheon Airport Terminal 1 main building, close to thw central area. The lounge welcomes all passengers with advanced reservation and those who pay for access on the spot. Similar with Matina Lounge, this lounge can be very crowded during busy flight hours. Entrance to this lounge is on the opposite side of Gate 25 (central area) on the third floor.
Type: Membership / pay-in lounge
Location: Terminal 1 east wing on 4th floor, with entrance on the opposite side of Gate 25
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 06:00-22:00
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Access duration: 3 hours
Eligible passengers (free access):
- Priority Pass prestige member
- Priority Pass standard plus member with lounge entitlement
- Card holder with LoungeKey membership and lounge entitlement
- Dragonpass member with lounge entitlement
- Local credit card holder with lounge entitlement
Paid access: all passengers
Walk-in price: $45 for adult, $19 for child (3-10 years old)
Note that there is no shower room in this lounge but you can take the advantage of free shower rooms provided by the airport that are located very near to this lounge.
Matina Lounge West
This is the other Matina Lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1, situated on the fourth floor in the west wing. The lounge welcomes all pasengers with advanced reservation and those who pay for access on the spot. You can go to this lounge by using the escalator on the opposite side of Gate 43 on the third floor.
Type: Membership / pay-in lounge
Location: Terminal 1 west wing on 4th floor, with entrance on the opposite side of Gate 43
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 06:00-22:00
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Shower | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Access duration: 3 hours
Eligible passengers (free access):
- Priority Pass prestige member
- Priority Pass standard plus member with lounge entitlement
- Card holder with LoungeKey membership and lounge entitlement
- Dragonpass member with lounge entitlement
- Local credit card holder with lounge entitlement
Paid access: all passengers
Walk-in price: $45 for adult, $19 for child (3-10 years old)
If you do advanced reservation for the lounge, you can get some saving for the lounge pass.
Sky Hub Lounge West
Located near to Matina Lounge West, the Sky Hub Lounge West is the only pay-in lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 that opens for 24 hours. This lounge can be your option when your flight departs at dawn or very early in the morning. Entrance to this lounge is on the opposite side of Gate 43 on the third floor.
Type: Membership / pay-in lounge
Location: Terminal 1 east wing on 4th floor, with entrance on the opposite side of Gate 25
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 00:00-24:00 (open 24 hours daily)
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Access duration: 3 hours
Eligible passengers (free access):
- Priority Pass prestige member
- Priority Pass standard plus member with lounge entitlement
- Card holder with LoungeKey membership and lounge entitlement
- Dragonpass member with lounge entitlement
- Local credit card holder with lounge entitlement
Paid access: all passengers
Walk-in price: $45 for adult, $19 for child (3-10 years old)
Similar with Sky Hub Lounge East, there is no shower room in this lounge. If you want to take a shower, you can use the free shower rooms provided by the airport that are located near to this lounge.
Sky Hub Lounge Concourse
Sky Hub Lounge Concourse is currently the only pay-in lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Concourse. The lounge welcomes all passengers with advanced reservation and those who pay for access on the spot. Entrance to this lounge is near to Gate 115 on the third floor.
Type: Membership / pay-in lounge
Location: Terminal 1 Concourse on 4th floor, with entrance near to Gate 115
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 06:00-22:00
Facilities: Food | Drinks | Liquor | WiFi | Flight Info | Newspapers & TV | Sofa
Access duration: 3 hours
Eligible passengers (free access):
- Priority Pass prestige member
- Priority Pass standard plus member with lounge entitlement
- Card holder with LoungeKey membership and lounge entitlement
- Dragonpass member with lounge entitlement
- Local credit card holder with lounge entitlement
Paid access: all passengers
Walk-in price: $45 for adult, $19 for child (3-10 years old)
Star Alliance Lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1
If you have Star Alliance gold status and flying from or through Incheon with a Star Alliance member airline, there are several lounges that you can access at Incheon Airport Terminal 1. Accessible lounges for Star Alliance gold member are as follows:
- Asiana Business Lounge East
- Asiana Business Lounge Central
- Asiana Business Lounge West
- SilverKris Lounge
Note that SilverKris Lounge has intermittent opening hours, adjusting the schedules of Singapore Airlines flights.
Oneworld Lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1
If you are oneworld emerald or sapphire member who fly in any cabin class with an airline that is a member of oneworld alliance, you can use oneworld lounge that is located at the central area of Terminal 1 main builing with entrance near to Gate 28 on the third floor. The lounge is also accessible for you when flying business class in a oneworld flight despite your oneworld membership status.
The oneworld lounge is the only option for oneworld passengers. The good thing is that the lounge opens until midnight and most oneworld flights from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 depart before midnight.
SkyTeam Lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1
If you fly business class with a SkyTeam member airline out of Terminal 1 (Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air code-shared), you can access Korean Air Lounge in the Terminal 1 main building and China Eastern Airlines Lounge in the Concourse. You are also eligible for lounge access if you have SkyTeam elite plus status.
Note that China Eastern Airlines Lounge in the Concourse area is not open everyday. It opens only when there is a scheduled China Eastern Airlines flight that departs from the Concourse area.
Priority Pass Lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1
Priority Pass (PP) members with lounge entitlement can access these lounges for free at Incheon Airport Terminal 1:
- Asiana Business Class Lounge (when you’re in Asiana or Star Alliance flight)
- Matina Lounge East
- Matina Lounge West
- Sky Hub Lounge West
If you are enrolled with Priority Pass but don’t have remaining lounge entitlement, you will need to pay $35 for lounge access.
Lounge Key Lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1
Lounge Key members with lounge entitlement can access these lounges for free at Incheon Airport Terminal 1:
- Matina Lounge East
- Matina Lounge West
- Sky Hub Lounge East
- Sky Hub Lounge West
- Sky Hub Lounge Concourse
If you are enrolled with Lounge Key but don’t have remaining lounge entitlement, you will need to pay $35 for lounge access (price may vary for each card).
Dragonpass Lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1
Dragonpass members with lounge entitlement can access these lounges for free at Incheon Airport Terminal 1:
- Matina Lounge East
- Matina Lounge West
- Sky Hub Lounge East
- Sky Hub Lounge West
- Sky Hub Lounge Concourse
If you are enrolled with Dragonpass but don’t have remaining lounge entitlement, you will need to pay $55 for walk-up pass that can be used in any Dragonpass Lounge.
Comparisons for Pay-in Lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1
If you are not enrolled in airline or lounge membership program but considering accessing the lounge for your flight that depars from Incheon Airport Terminal 1, the following table may help you decide the lounge to visit before your departure.
| Lounge Name | Location | Opening Hours | Walk-in Price (Adult) | Advanced Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matina Lounge East | Terminal 1 4th floor near Gate 11 | 07:00 – 22:00 daily | $45 | Book for $32 Book for $30 (Nov – Dec ’25) |
| Matina Lounge West | Terminal 1 4th floor near Gate 43 | 06:00 – 22:00 daily | $45 | Book for $32 Book for $30 (Nov – Dec ’25) |
| Sky Hub Lounge East | Terminal 1 4th floor near Gate 25 | 06:00 – 22:00 daily | $45 | Book for $24 |
| Sky Hub Lounge West | Terminal 1 4th floor near Gate 43 | 24 hours daily | $45 | Book for $24 |
| Sky Hub Lounge Concourse | Terminal 1 Concourse 4th floor near Gate 115 | 06:00 – 22:00 | $45 | Book for $24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Asiana operate lounge at Incheon Airport?
A: Yes, Asiana operates three business lounges and one business suite lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1. The business lounges are Asiana Business Class Lounge East, Asiana Business Class Central, and Asiana Business Class West.
Q: Is there any Star Alliance lounge at Incheon Airport that opens for 24 hours?
A: As of October 2025, there is no Star Alliance lounge at Incheon Airport that opens for 24 hours.
Q: Is there any oneworld lounge at Incheon Airport that opens for 24 hours?
A: As of October 2025, there is no oneworld lounge at Incheon Airport that opens for 24 hours.
Q: Is there any pay-in lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 that opens for 24 hours?
A: You can use Sky Hub Lounge West that is located near to Gate 43. This is the only pay-in lounge at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 that opens for 24 hours.
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