LOVING INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIPORT(인천국제공항)

LOVING INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIPORT(인천국제공항)

The Airport is the first and the last place a visitor will see and visit during his tour or transit at a particular country. Korea indeed charms each and every traveler as Incheon International Airport (IIA) gives a colorful and fascinating prelude to your tour here at the soul of Asia.

IIA is the largest airport in South Korea, the primary airport serving the Seoul national capital area, and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. Since 2005, it has been consecutively rated as the best airport in the world by the Airports Council International and received the full 5-star ranking by Skytrax, a recognition shared only by Hong Kong International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport. 

Passengers gallivanting at the airport shops where you can buy signature items and goods

The airport has a golf course, spa, private sleeping rooms, ice skating rink, a casino, indoor gardens and a Museum of Korean Culture. Various exhibitions and cultural performances are also held that adds to the vibrant and cozy atmosphere of  the terminal. The mixture of modern and futuristic designs maximized the use of space and minimal objects like designs and furniture. IIA is a proof of how the city of Seoul became a world design capital last 2010.

I like the design of this cafe...it looks like a big lampshade 

I ordered a Marina Orange juice and some chocolate cake

LOCATION

Located 70 km (43 mi) west of Seoul, the capital and largest city of South Korea, Incheon International Airport is the main hub for Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Polar Air Cargo. The airport serves as a hub for international civilian air transportation and cargo traffic in East Asia. Incheon International Airport is also currently Asia's eighth busiest airport in terms of passengers, the world's second busiest airport in terms of international cargo and freight, and the world's ninth busiest airport in terms of international passengers in 2010.

Korean Air planes

The airport opened for business in early 2001, replacing the older Gimpo International Airport, which now serves mostly domestic destinations plus shuttle flights to Tokyo (Haneda), Shanghai (Hongqiao), Osaka (Kansai) and limited service to Nagoya and Tsushima.

Incheon International Airport is located west of Incheon's city center, on an artificially created piece of land between Yeongjong and Yongyu islands. The two islands were originally separated by shallow sea. That area between the two islands was reclaimed for the construction project, effectively connecting the once separate Yeongjong and Yongyu islands. The reclaimed area as well as the two islands are all part of Jung-gu, an administrative district of Incheon.

As a hardworking Senator, Sen. Edgardo J. Angara (SEJA) met with Korean investors, government officials and other Filipino leaders here in South Korea during his transit time prior to his flight back home.

It is connected to the mainland by Incheon International Airport Expressway (Expressway 130), a part of which is Yeongjong Bridge. The expressway also connects Gimpo International Airport to provide connections between domestic flight service with international air traffic, an advantage that makes it much easier to travel from southern Korean regions to Incheon, and then to airports all over the globe. The airport is served by frequent bus service from all parts of South Korea as well as by traditional ferry service between Yeongjong pier and Incheon. Airport limousines operate around the clock from Seoul to Incheon, and several backup highway buses escort people from places within and outside Seoul.

The Incheon International Airport Railroad connects Incheon International Airport to Gimpo International Airport and Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 9 which opened March 23, 2007. A further extension in December 2010 connects the airport to Line 2, Line 4, and Line 6.

The airport was awarded the Best in Service Award in Class at the 1st International Conference on Airport Quality and Service by the IATA and the Airports Council International (ACI), and ranked second in Best Airport Worldwide, behind Hong Kong International Airport, and ahead of Singapore Changi Airport. It was also ranked No. in the world by the (ACI).

Another view of the lounge

Seoul Incheon International Airport's terminal has 74 boarding gates altogether, with 44 in the main terminal and 30 in Concourse A.