Airport Comparison

ICN SeoulvsNRT Tokyo

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

ICNSeoulNRTTokyo
Verified lounges911
Program-accessible911
Access programsAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines
Paid walk-in lounges23
Walk-in price range$39,000$45–$50
Terminals covered22

ICN vs NRT lounges — frequently asked

Does ICN or NRT have more lounges?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has more — 11 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 NRT?

ICN: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. NRT: ANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.

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

ICN: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($39,000). NRT: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($45–$50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.