Korean Air Lounge (Terminal 1)
ICN
KE's T1 outpost — for SkyTeam transit passengers using T1 instead of T2.
The Korean Air Lounge at ICN T1 — upstairs (4F) of Gate 28, airside — opened in June 2019 in the footprint of the former Asiana Lounge West. It's KE's outpost for SkyTeam transit passengers who use T1 instead of the airline's primary T2 hub. Access for KE Prestige Class and First Class, Morning Calm Premium status holders, Million Miler Club members, and SkyTeam Elite Plus on KE/SkyTeam flights. Korean kitchen with bibimbap and Korean BBQ rotation, manned bar, showers.
Crowding · comfortable
Quieter than T2 KE lounges. Some dedicated workstations.
Korean kitchen with rotating mains (bibimbap, Korean BBQ, japchae). Naengmyeon noodle bar in summer, ramyeon in winter. Manned bar with soju, makgeolli, wines.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Gluten-free on request
After passport control and security at T1, walk to Gate 28 and take the escalator to Level 4.
- 01Clear passport control + security at T1
- 02Walk to Gate 28
- 03Take escalator to Level 4
- 04Follow Korean Air Lounge signage
Landmarks: Gate 28 · oneworld Lounge (same level, opposite side)
ℹ Terminal 1 Upstairs (4F) of Gate 28 (Air Side)
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status or Business/First Class Ticket
Flying from ICN without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at ICNMake the most of it.
KE primarily flies from T2 — this T1 lounge is only useful if you're transiting through T1 on a SkyTeam carrier.
Opened June 2019 in the former Asiana Lounge West footprint — KE's reclamation post-merger.
Smaller than T2 KE lounges but quieter.
Naengmyeon in summer (cold noodles) is the underrated Korean dish here.
Showers usually available without wait.
Quick answers.
For SkyTeam transit passengers who use T1 connections. KE's main operations are at T2 with four lounges.
No — this is KE's lounge, opened June 2019 in the FORMER Asiana Lounge West footprint. Asiana still operates two T1 lounges separately.
