Layover in ICN - shower time?
Feb 17, 2015, 1:10 pm
#1
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Layover in ICN - shower time?
I'm looking at some flight options for an upcoming trip. My favorite option (putting us on an A380) would give us a 3 hour layover in ICN (from PEK, to LAX). We would be flying in on Air China which looks like it lands in the other terminal, and have to transfer to the Main Terminal for our Asiana departure. I've read that ICN immigration/security etc is very quick.
But for anyone who's done it - will we have time in a 3 hour layover to transfer, take a shower in the Asiana Main Terminal Business Class Lounge (yes we're flying business class) and then grab some takeout food before boarding our plane? Does that sound like we'd be tight for time or not?
But for anyone who's done it - will we have time in a 3 hour layover to transfer, take a shower in the Asiana Main Terminal Business Class Lounge (yes we're flying business class) and then grab some takeout food before boarding our plane? Does that sound like we'd be tight for time or not?
Feb 17, 2015, 3:05 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Sydney
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I did international transfer in ICN last month. The transfer was quick at that time. Took me 2 minutes to pass the security (not passing the immigration). The Asiana Business Class lounge is located upstairs. Make sure that you look for the OZ lounge signs. I think they recently relocated to a new location so not all the maps have been updated. I went to the old location when I was there. The new one is nearby though, so don't worry. The lounge has plenty of shower rooms (6 I think) and plenty of space. The food was just ok. The variety was a bit limited in my opinion.
So, 3 hours, logically should be sufficient. The international transfer is the key. Just go there quickly before the queue builds up.
So, 3 hours, logically should be sufficient. The international transfer is the key. Just go there quickly before the queue builds up.
Feb 17, 2015, 10:05 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Also, if the OZ lounge is full and you really want a shower, don't hesitate to use the ones for the general public in the 4F Rest and Relax area above the shopping. They're clean and just as nice as lounge showers. You get 30 minutes, completely free and they give you toiletries and showers. The lounge might be full as you're coming from America (and so is everyone else at that time).
Feb 18, 2015, 1:32 pm
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Thanks for the replies! And for the tip about the free showers - I googled them and you're right, they look just as nice.
We would be arriving at around noon local time and flying out at 3pm.
One other question - it looks like the security process takes us from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor for departing flights. But most of the food options are on the 2nd floor - will we be able to get down there again to get food?
We would be arriving at around noon local time and flying out at 3pm.
One other question - it looks like the security process takes us from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor for departing flights. But most of the food options are on the 2nd floor - will we be able to get down there again to get food?
Feb 18, 2015, 11:52 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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Btw, you should try the massage chair in the lounge. I think it's quite enjoyable
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Feb 19, 2015, 2:11 pm
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I am trying to recall my own experience. I am not exactly sure, but I think you can't go down to the 2nd floor once you pass the security screening. I can't remember seeing any escalator for that purpose. But the food options on the 3rd floor are not bad in my opinion. I grabbed some food in the lounge when I was there so didn't actually buy any food though.
Btw, you should try the massage chair in the lounge. I think it's quite enjoyable .
Btw, you should try the massage chair in the lounge. I think it's quite enjoyable
.Ahhhh so it turns out I'm a dummy and read the airport map wrong. So yah there's lots of food options and exactly what I wanted! Thanks again
Feb 25, 2015, 2:08 pm
#7
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Once through Transfer, then you get to the 3rd floor, which has several food choices. One more thing, try not to set your expectation too high regarding the food inside Asiana's business lounge.