Can I take a taxi from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
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YES, 24 HOURS
Quick answer
Yes. Official taxi stands outside the arrivals hall serve Seoul at any hour, with a regular metered fare of roughly ₩55,000–₩80,000 and a night surcharge from 22:00 to 04:00. International Taxi can be booked on 1644-2255.
What you should know
- Use only the official taxi stands outside the arrivals hall; International Taxi has multilingual drivers.
- A surcharge applies from 22:00 to 04:00, roughly 20% at the edges and 40% late at night.
- Regular taxis charge by the meter; International Taxi uses zone-based flat fares, around ₩75,000 to central Seoul.
- Expect 55–75 minutes depending on traffic and the destination.
What you need
- •Your destination in Korean
- •A card or cash
Common mistakes
- •Accepting rides from people who approach you inside the terminal
Alternatives
- •AREX or limousine bus during the day
- •Deluxe or jumbo taxi for groups and large bags
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Fares and surcharges come from the airport guide on this site and change; treat them as estimates.
Last verified: October 3, 2026
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