Airport Comparison

ICN SeoulvsJNB Johannesburg

Lounges at Incheon International (ICN) and O.R. Tambo International (JNB) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

ICNSeoulJNBJohannesburg
Verified lounges915
Program-accessible913
Access programsAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAirline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold
Paid walk-in lounges23
Walk-in price rangeKRW 39,000ZAR 334ZAR 708
Terminals covered22

ICN vs JNB lounges — frequently asked

Does ICN or JNB have more lounges?

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 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 JNB?

ICN: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at ICN or JNB?

ICN: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins (KRW 39,000). JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.