Peak Season at the End of July and Beginning of August, 210,000 People Travel Abroad Daily

Expected to Surpass Pre-COVID-19 Levels
Incheon Airport Corporation Expands Facilities and Adds Transportation Options

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It is projected that an average of 210,000 people per day, totaling 3.85 million, will travel abroad through Incheon Airport from late July to early August, the peak summer season this year.

Incheon International Airport Corporation expects approximately 3.85 million passengers to use international flights at Incheon Airport during the special summer peak traffic period from July 25 to August 11 this year.

The expected daily average number of passengers is 213,782, which is a 19.4% increase compared to the same period last year. This also surpasses the summer peak season performance in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic (211,076 passengers).

In particular, August 4 is expected to be the peak day. On this day, the expected daily average number of international passengers is projected to be 232,302, making it the busiest day. The day with the highest number of departing passengers is July 27 (116,193 passengers), and the day with the highest number of arriving passengers is August 4 (117,099 passengers). By terminal, the number of international passengers using Terminal 1 is estimated at 2.59 million, and Terminal 2 at 1.26 million.

The corporation plans to operate a special task force led by President Ihakjae during the summer vacation period to implement congestion mitigation measures across all areas of airport operations. Specifically, measures include ▲ opening the departure hall 30 minutes earlier ▲ additional operation of security screening lanes (T1: 2 lanes, T2: 1 lane) ▲ deployment of approximately 500 personnel for terminal congestion management ▲ expansion of 24-hour operating stores (75 locations).

In particular, they will encourage the use of simplified immigration procedures such as Smart Pass (facial recognition departure service) and Easy Drop service (baggage check-in service outside the airport).

Additionally, indoor bus waiting areas (4 locations) have been created at Terminal 1, and a late-night route in the northern Gyeonggi region (one route, Guri-Namyangju) has been newly established. Promotional events for public transportation use during the peak season, such as free rides for accompanying children when booking airport buses, are also underway. Furthermore, an additional temporary parking lot near the terminal with 4,350 spaces will be secured and operated.

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