International Transfers via Seoul Incheon International Airport - Anyone done it?
May 12, 2022, 6:04 pm
#151
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Jun 4, 2022, 10:06 pm
#152
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: OSA, TUS
Programs: ANA, JAL
Posts: 19
I've got an 1 hour international transfer OZ to OZ (KIX-ICN-LAX) coming up in August. ICN website says 50 min for OZ-->OZ transfer and my ticket hasn't changed so I guess it's OK. However, we also have an in cabin cat to get through security. Additionally, my daughter will want to do a quick rush into a connivence store to grab some Korean snacks too.
Anyone done an OZ-->OZ transfer this tight? If so you have any recommendations?
Anyone done an OZ-->OZ transfer this tight? If so you have any recommendations?
Jul 3, 2022, 11:17 pm
#153
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: HNL
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Posts: 87
I had an OZ HNL-INC to INC-ALA connection in 2019 with an hour+ allotted transfer time. But my HNL-INC flight was slightly delayed giving me only a 45 minute cushion.
If there's a convenience store near your departure gate you could be OK. INC is a big airport so checking out more than on shop will leave you time pressed.
If there's a convenience store near your departure gate you could be OK. INC is a big airport so checking out more than on shop will leave you time pressed.
Aug 1, 2022, 12:36 pm
#154
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC
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Does anybody know the current process for transiting in ICN with baggage on 2 separate tickets. Long layover so no issue there. I assume immigration and customs will need to to go through because must claim and recheck baggage, but can we stay inside security? Is there a recheck desk like we have here in the US at all major airports. I will be going from Korean/Jin to American. Both Terminal 1.
Last edited by AAChris; Aug 1, 2022 at 1:27 pm
Aug 2, 2022, 3:10 am
#155
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
Programs: KE Skypass Morning Calm Member, OZ Club
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Does anybody know the current process for transiting in ICN with baggage on 2 separate tickets. Long layover so no issue there. I assume immigration and customs will need to to go through because must claim and recheck baggage, but can we stay inside security? Is there a recheck desk like we have here in the US at all major airports. I will be going from Korean/Jin to American. Both Terminal 1.
ICN does not work like American airports. You either 1) transfer yourself following signs and stay airside. There is a transfer desk where you can get next flight boarding pass (if the airline operates a presence there), check bags made it etc. You never touch your bags. 2) You TOTALLY enter Korea, TOTALLY collect your own bags, then go up to main check in counters and check in again with said bags.
Aug 2, 2022, 5:52 am
#156
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC
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My son is traveling JIN-AA, hoping he can do transfer. They are 2 separate tickets, he will already have AA boarding pass he can print at home. I am just hoping to keep him airside so he doesn't have to exit and re enter. He has 8+ hours so not worried about transit time. It seems like it is a very efficient process. I am just curious how he gets his bags since he can't interline because he is on 2 itineraries.
Aug 3, 2022, 3:57 am
#157
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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My son is traveling JIN-AA, hoping he can do transfer. They are 2 separate tickets, he will already have AA boarding pass he can print at home. I am just hoping to keep him airside so he doesn't have to exit and re enter. He has 8+ hours so not worried about transit time. It seems like it is a very efficient process. I am just curious how he gets his bags since he can't interline because he is on 2 itineraries.
Aug 4, 2022, 12:00 pm
#159
Join Date: Aug 2022
Posts: 3
Hi, Can someone help me out on this?
SFO -> ICN -> CEB ; one itinerary, Korean / JIN air from ICN->CEB (and vice-versa). I understand that I need to transfer from T2 to T1 (3+ hrs layover)
Questions:
1. Will the SFO check-in issue BP for ICN->CEB flight?
2. Do I need to check-in at the JIN Air check-in desk in T1 or can I do it at a transfer desk (airside)?
- am bringing carryon luggage, but not sure if i should check it in or not at SFO ? suggestions?
3. Are luggage usually checked-through to the final destination?
SFO -> ICN -> CEB ; one itinerary, Korean / JIN air from ICN->CEB (and vice-versa). I understand that I need to transfer from T2 to T1 (3+ hrs layover)
Questions:
1. Will the SFO check-in issue BP for ICN->CEB flight?
2. Do I need to check-in at the JIN Air check-in desk in T1 or can I do it at a transfer desk (airside)?
- am bringing carryon luggage, but not sure if i should check it in or not at SFO ? suggestions?
3. Are luggage usually checked-through to the final destination?
Aug 7, 2022, 9:25 pm
#160
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Posts: 2,352
Aug 7, 2022, 9:26 pm
#161
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
Programs: KE Skypass Morning Calm Member, OZ Club
Posts: 2,352
Hi, Can someone help me out on this?
SFO -> ICN -> CEB ; one itinerary, Korean / JIN air from ICN->CEB (and vice-versa). I understand that I need to transfer from T2 to T1 (3+ hrs layover)
Questions:
1. Will the SFO check-in issue BP for ICN->CEB flight?
2. Do I need to check-in at the JIN Air check-in desk in T1 or can I do it at a transfer desk (airside)?
- am bringing carryon luggage, but not sure if i should check it in or not at SFO ? suggestions?
3. Are luggage usually checked-through to the final destination?
SFO -> ICN -> CEB ; one itinerary, Korean / JIN air from ICN->CEB (and vice-versa). I understand that I need to transfer from T2 to T1 (3+ hrs layover)
Questions:
1. Will the SFO check-in issue BP for ICN->CEB flight?
2. Do I need to check-in at the JIN Air check-in desk in T1 or can I do it at a transfer desk (airside)?
- am bringing carryon luggage, but not sure if i should check it in or not at SFO ? suggestions?
3. Are luggage usually checked-through to the final destination?
Aug 7, 2022, 9:30 pm
#162
Join Date: Aug 2022
Posts: 3
Thank you so much, Mike! this eases my worry a lot. Appreciate your time and response. Take care!
Aug 16, 2022, 10:59 am
#163
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC
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Posts: 42
Just an FYI, when my son flew JFK-ICN-BKI a few weeks ago, switching from Korean to Jin, he had his luggage checked all the way through and was given a boarding pass and seat assignment for the Jin leg at JFK.
Aug 16, 2022, 11:00 am
#164
Join Date: Aug 2022
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Aug 17, 2022, 4:37 pm
#165
Join Date: Aug 2022
Posts: 1
If I'm flying from BKK and have a 11 hour layover ICN before flying to north america.
Planning to do PCR test 48 hour before departing BKK.
Can I enter Korea, hang out in Seoul for that 11 hour layover and not have to take an arrival PCR test?
Planning to do PCR test 48 hour before departing BKK.
Can I enter Korea, hang out in Seoul for that 11 hour layover and not have to take an arrival PCR test?