Airport Comparison
HKG Hong KongvsICN Seoul
Lounges at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Incheon International (ICN) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| HKGHong Kong | ICNSeoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 16 | 9 |
| Program-accessible | 15 | 9 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite | Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 5 | 2 |
| Walk-in price range | $50–$75 | $39,000 |
| Terminals covered | 1 | 2 |
All HKG lounges
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HKG vs ICN lounges — frequently asked
Does HKG or ICN have more lounges?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 9 at ICN. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at HKG vs ICN?
HKG: Airline Access, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite. ICN: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at HKG or ICN?
HKG: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$75). ICN: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($39,000). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.