Airport Comparison
ICN SeoulvsJFK New York
Lounges at Incheon International (ICN) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| ICNSeoul | JFKNew York | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 9 | 16 |
| Program-accessible | 9 | 16 |
| Access programs | Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold | Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 2 | 6 |
| Walk-in price range | $39,000 | $50–$100 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 5 |
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ICN vs JFK lounges — frequently asked
Does ICN or JFK have more lounges?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 ICN vs JFK?
ICN: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. JFK: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at ICN or JFK?
ICN: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($39,000). JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.