Can I buy a SIM card after midnight at Incheon Airport?
Answer status
YES, AT 24-HOUR COUNTERS
Quick answer
Yes, at the counters that stay open around the clock: Terminal 1 has a 24-hour counter near Exit 13, and Terminal 2 has a 24-hour counter in the arrivals hall. Other counters close at night.
What you should know
- Terminal 1: a 24-hour counter near Exit 13 (SKT, KT, LG U+).
- Terminal 2: a 24-hour counter in the 1F arrivals hall near Exits 4โ6.
- Other booths have set hours, so a late flight may find them closed.
- An eSIM installed before you fly avoids the queue altogether.
What you need
- โขAn unlocked phone
Alternatives
- โขAn eSIM bought and installed before you fly
- โขFree airport Wi-Fi while you decide
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Related questions
- Can I buy a SIM card at the airport?Yes. Roaming centers inside Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae and Jeju airports sell SIM cards, and some Korean convenience stores sell them too.YESPhone & Internet
- Can I use an eSIM in Korea?Yes. Korean carriers and online sellers offer eSIMs: buy one, scan the QR code and install it. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked first.YES, WITH CONDITIONSPhone & Internet
- Can I use free Wi-Fi at Korean airports?Yes. Free public Wi-Fi is available at airports, subway and train stations and certain bus stops in Korea.YESPhone & Internet
Official sources
Counter hours come from the airport guide on this site, based on Incheon Airportโs information, and can change.
Last verified: October 3, 2026
Rules, prices and policies change. Confirm important details with the official sources above before you travel.