As I am writing this, I am sitting in the Asiana Business Lounge that is just one of several Priority Pass lounges at Seoul Incheon airport. Priority Pass members can access seven lounges at the airport – five in the main terminal and two in concourse A.
Priority Pass lounges in main terminal:
Asiana Business Lounge
Matina Lounge (East Wing)
Matina Lounge (West Wing)
Sky Hub Lounge (East Wing)
Sky Hub Lounge (West Wing)
Priority Pass lounges in concourse A:
Asiana Lounge
KAL Lounge
During a three and a half hour layover I had on my way from New York to Tokyo, I was able to visit three of the lounges in the main terminal – the Asiana Business Lounge, and one of each the Matina Lounge and Sky Hub Lounge. Continue reading to find out which of them I found to be the best Priority Pass lounge at the airport.
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Below is an overview of what each of the lounges offers to help you better plan your next transit through Incheon in case you are a Priority Pass member (or have any other way to access the lounges).
Sky Hub Lounge (West Wing)
My first port of call during the layover was the Sky Hub Lounge located in the West Wing of the main terminal. It is located on the fourth floor of the terminal, and the easiest way to get there is to take either the elevator or escalator up opposite to Gate 42. The lounge is right behind “Transfer Desk C.”
Lounge Overview
The lounge is fairly small and features a large seating area near the food and beverage section, as well as a slightly secluded relaxation area. During my visit, it was fairly busy and as such, it wasn’t very relaxing.
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Food & Beverage
In terms of food selection, this is definitely the best Priority Pass lounge at Incheon airport. Besides the cup noodles which are offered in all three lounges, there is a selection of salads, soups and hot meals, and even a DIY bibimbap section.
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Matina Lounge (West Wing)
The second lounge I visited was the Matina Lounge in the West Wing of the main terminal. It is located in the same area as the Sky Hub Lounge – you just need to walk further past the Transfer Desk. Alternatively, if you are accessing it directly from the departure floor, it is easiest to take the escalator opposite to Gate 43.
Lounge Overview
The lounge is part of the Transfer Hotel. It features one seating area with dining tables and chairs, without any sofas or lounge chairs. Besides the main dining area, there is a separate quiet working area as well as a “business center” with some computers available for use.
While the lounge has a shower, it is subject to payment. As such, it is better to take a shower in the Asiana Business Lounge, or even at the “public” showers offered for free to all transit passengers.
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Food & Beverage
Matina Lounge offers a good selection of meals including a variety of salads and main hot meals. Similarly to the Sky Hub Lounge, the lounge is too small and busy to be relaxing. However, the decent meal options make it a good alternative to the Sky Hub Lounge.
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Asiana Business Lounge
The last Priority Pass lounge I visited during the layover was the Asiana Business Lounge. Unlike the previous two lounges, this lounge is airline-operated. The Asiana Business Lounge is located on the 4th floor as well, however, in a different part of the terminal. To access it, take the escalator near Gate 28.
Lounge Overview
There are plenty of seating options in the lounge – ranging from the dining area with tables and chairs, through lounge chairs facing a pair of flat screen TVs or a piano and counter-style seating facing with apron view, all the way to cubicles with electric massage chairs. The lounge also offers showers and a business center with PCs.
Being the largest of the lounges and offering the widest variety of seating options, this lounge seemed like the best place to relax. At least during my layover.
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Food & Beverage
While there are some snacks and hot meals, the selection cannot be compared to the food offered in the Sky Hub Lounge and in the Matina Lounge. On the other hand, this seemed to be the best Priority Pass lounge at Incheon for the people who drink alcohol as the selection here seemed to be the widest.
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So, What Is the Best Priority Pass Lounge at Incheon Airport?
If you have a Priority Pass membership and a layover in Seoul, in my opinion, the Sky Hub Lounge and Asiana Business Lounge are the two that are worth a visit.
Depending on how hungry you are, I suggest visiting the Sky Hub Lounge for a bite either first or after visiting the Asiana Business Lounge which is good for relaxing and waiting for your flight.
The only time I would visit the Matina Lounge would be in case the food selection in Sky Hub would not be to my taste. Based on my experience, however, that seems quite unlikely.
Finally, if you have one of the limited Priority Pass memberships, and can only visit one lounge, I would suggest the Asiana lounge. While it does not offer the best food of the three, I think overall it is the best Priority Pass lounge at Incheon airport.
8 thoughts on “What Is the Best Priority Pass Lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport?”
hi there. Do you have to be flying Asiana airlines to visit the Asiana Business lounge.
Hi Jo,
Are you a Priority Pass member? If so, it does not matter which airline you are flying.
If you are not a Priority Pass member then you have to either be a Star Alliance Gold member flying Star Alliance or be traveling in Star Alliance’s business/first class.
Hope this helps.
Keishi
I visited both Asiana and sky club. Food is definitely amazing at sky hub. Wasn’t impressed with Asiana
Thanks for your comment. Completely agree – had a similar experience in Busan recently. Asiana and Korean lounges had no “real” food (just some sandwiches and cup noodles at best) while the Sky Hub had a great buffet with two soups, numerous mains, etc!
Hi there. Is the asiana lounge exclusive for asiana airline passengers? I’m flying out Incheon via Korean air and I’m a priority pass member. Thanks
Hi Jerico,
Priority Pass updated its access policy and nowadays only passengers traveling on Asiana can access the Asiana lounge. You can still access the KAL Lounge, Sky Hub Lounge, etc. with your Priority Pass regardless of the airline you are flying.
Hope this helps.
Keishi
OZ752 Singapore to Incheon then connecting AC64 10 hours later.
Travelling Economy Class may I pay to use any of the Lounges?
This review was helpful – thank you for writing it. I’m writing my short review from the SkyHub lounge where I used my Priority Pass select card with no issue. The above directions were spot on (follow the signs for transfer hotel/desk and take the elevator to the 4th floor. Once you get out of the elevator, walk straight out and veer slightly to the right around the bend… the lounge will be on the left.). The food here was better quality compared to Asiana, but as the post detailed, there is much to be desired in terms of ambiance. I really came to try the food! Ha.
Yes, there is a ‘make your own’ bibimbap station, but the toppings were lacking. The soups (pumpkin porridge and miso), mini salad bar, fruit station, hot foods (spicy chicken, fried rice, steamed tofu and veggies) were all good – for business class standards.
I didn’t try any of the instant hot noodles, but there looked to be a decent selection. Overall, I’d recommend this lounge for the food.