What Happens to Asiana Lounges at Terminal 1 after the Move to Terminal 2

After 25 years of operations at Incheon Airport Terminal 1, Asiana officially moved to Terminal 2 on January 14th, 2026. The relocation can be seen as a strategy by Korean Air to consolidate its operations, including its subsidiary airlines, at Terminal 2. If you haven’t followed the news, Asiana Airlines has been officially acquired by Korean Air and the whole acquisition process is expected to be completed at the end of this year (December 2026). Now, the question that lingers: “What to be expected for the Asiana lounges at Terminal 1 after Asiana moved to Terminal 2?” We summarize our current findings and also subsequent future update in this article.

At Terminal 1, Asiana previously operated four lounges: Asiana Business Lounge East, Asiana Business Suite East, Asiana Business Lounge Central, and Asiana Business Lounge West. The lounges were spread across the departure hall as we already covered in our article about lounges at Terminal 1. Cost-wise, it won’t make make much sense for Asiana to keep operating these lounges after the relocation to Terminal 2. Therefore, it becomes interesting to see what will happen to each lounge and how it will affect non-Asiana passengers who previously could access Asiana lounges at Terminal 1, such as those in Star Alliance flights or those with Priority Pass memberships.

According to articles published by local Korean news outlets (economist, newswatch), two out of four Asiana lounges at Terminal 1 will be shut down. The remaining two will continue to be in use but they will be repurposed by the new lounge operators. Details of the changes are as follows:

• Asiana Business Lounge East will be shut down in March 2026.
• Asiana Business Suite Lounge East will be shut down in December 2026.
• Asiana Business Lounge Central will be repurposed into Sky Team Lounge, with official opening date to be announced later this year.
• Asiana Business Lounge West has been renamed and transformed into Star Alliance Lounge, effective from January 14^th, 2026.

Besides the changes to Asiana Lounge, the relocation also impacts the lounge operated by Korean Air at Terminal 1. The news cites that Korean Air plans to close Korean Air Lounge (KAL Lounge) at Terminal 1 in 2026. The exact date for the closure will also be announced later this year.

Terminal 1 Lounge Map 2025 vs 2026

Let’s compare the lounge options at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 before and after Asiana moves to Terminal 2.

In the lounge map below, you can see lounge options at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 circa 2025, which was when Asiana still operated out of Terminal 1.

Let’s compare the 2025 Terminal 1 lounge map with the map of lounge options at Terminal 1 by the end of 2026, assuming no further changes to the lounge options at Terminal 1 in 2026.

As you can see on the map, the number of lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 is expected to be reduced from 13 lounges (including the lounges at Concourse) to 10 lounges by the end of 2026.

It will be interesting to see if a new lounge opens at Terminal 1 even though we believe it’s rather unlikely due to traffic rebalancing between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. We observe that Incheon airport authority still gears towards increasing more passenger traffic at Terminal 2, which is still underutilized despite its expanded capacity.

Lounge Options at Terminal 1 for Star Alliance Members

If you are a Star Alliance member and hold Star Alliance gold status, here are your lounge options at Incheon Airport Terminal 1.

When flying economy or business class:

Until March 2026, you can use SilverKris Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge (formerly Asiana Business Lounge West), Asiana Business Lounge East, and Asiana Business Lounge Central

Between March 2026 and December 2026, you can use SilverKris Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge, Asiana Business Lounge East, and Asiana Business Lounge Central (before the lounge is repurposed into Sky Team Lounge).

After December 2026, you can use SilverKris Lounge and Star Alliance Lounge.

When flying first class:

Until December 2026, you can use SilverKris Lounge, Asiana Business Suite Lounge. You can also access any of the business class lounges if you opt to.

Lounge Options at Terminal 1 for Sky Team Members

If you are a Sky Team member and hold Sky Team Elite Plus status, here are your lounge options at Incheon Airport Terminal 1:

Before the closure of KAL Lounge: KAL Lounge, China Eastern Airlines Lounge (Concourse)

After the closure of KAL Lounge (data TBA): Sky Team Lounge (formerly Asiana Business Lounge Central), China Eastern Airlines Lounge (Concourse)

Lounge Options at Terminal 1 for Priority Pass Members

If you have Priority Pass membership with lounge entitlement and you fly in a Star Alliance flight that departs from Incheon Airport Terminal 1, here are your lounge options:

Until March 2026, you can use Matina Lounge East, Matina Lounge West, Sky Hub Lounge East, Sky Hub Lounge West, Asiana Business Lounge East, Asiana Business Lounge Central, Star Alliance Lounge (formerly Asiana Business Lounge West).

After March 2026, you can use Matina Lounge East, Matina Lounge West, Sky Hub Lounge East, Sky Hub Lounge West, Asiana Business Lounge Central (before closure date), and Star Alliance Lounge.

If you fly in a non Star Alliance flight, you cannot access Asiana lounges at Terminal 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Asiana shut down its lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 after it moved to Terminal 2?
A: Asiana Lounges at Terminal 1 are not immediately shut down even after its move to Terminal 1 on January 14th, 2026. As of mid January 2026, Asiana Business Lounge East is still open and will be closed in March 2026. Asiana Business Suite Lounge is still open and will only be closed in December 2026. Asiana Business Class Central will be repurposed into Sky Team Lounge, while Asiana Business Class West has been renamed into Star Alliance Lounge. By the end of 2026, two Asiana lounges will have been shut down (Asiana Business Lounge East and Asiana Business Suite Lounge East), while the other two lounges are still open albeit being repurposed into Sky Team Lounge and Star Alliance Lounge.

Q: If I hold Priority Pass membership, can I still access Asiana Business Lounges at Terminal 1?
A: If you fly in a Star Alliance flight departing from Terminal 1, you can still access any of the Asiana Business Lounges, given that they are still in operations. Until March 2026, you can access Asiana Business Lounge East, Asiana Business Lounge Central, and Star Alliance Lounge (formerly Asiana Business Lounge West). By the end of 2026, all Asiana lounges at Terminal 1 will have been shut down or repurposed so you need to confirm your lounge eligibility at Terminal 1 on Priority Pass website / app.