Airport Comparison

ICN SeoulvsTPE Taipei

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

ICNSeoulTPETaipei
Verified lounges916
Program-accessible916
Access programsAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAirline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold
Paid walk-in lounges25
Walk-in price rangeKRW 39,000TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500
Terminals covered22

ICN vs TPE lounges — frequently asked

Does ICN or TPE have more lounges?

Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) 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 TPE?

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

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

ICN: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins (KRW 39,000). TPE: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins (TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.