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How to use an airport bus ticket machine at Incheon Airport

A practical sequence for choosing a destination, buying or printing a ticket, and finding the boarding location shown on your airport bus ticket.

Travel reference for How to use an airport bus ticket machine at Incheon Airport

In the previous guide, we covered where to board and drop off airport buses at Incheon Airport. If you missed it, see the boarding and drop-off guide first.

Now lets walk through how to buy tickets quickly at the airport kiosks. You can purchase on site in just a few taps.

First, where are the kiosks?

Kiosks are installed near the airport bus boarding areas at each terminal. You will typically find multiple machines in one spot.

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1. Terminal 1 kiosk locations

Look for kiosks near the bus ticket counters and boarding bays on the arrivals level.

Terminal 1 kiosk area
Terminal 1 kiosk area
Terminal 1 kiosk signage
Terminal 1 kiosk signage

2. Terminal 2 kiosk locations

Kiosks are clustered inside the Transportation Center on B1, near the ticket counter.

Terminal 2 kiosk area
Terminal 2 kiosk area
Terminal 2 kiosks in the transportation center
Terminal 2 kiosks in the transportation center

How to use the kiosk (step by step)

The screens may look slightly different, but the flow is almost always the same. Follow the steps below to buy a ticket on site.

Before you start

Bring a card. Most airport bus kiosks are card-only.

Choose language and service

On the main screen, choose your language, then tap the on-site ticket purchase option.

Kiosk home screen with language selection
Kiosk home screen with language selection

Example of the kiosk main screen.

On-site ticketing flow

1. Select destination

Choose your destination by region or search for the stop name.

Destination selection start screen
Destination selection start screen

Destination selection by region.

Destination list screen
Destination list screen

Stop list for a selected region.

Route confirmation screen
Route confirmation screen

Confirm your route details.

2. Select departure time

Choose a departure time and check remaining seats.

Departure time selection
Departure time selection
3. Select passengers and seats

Choose the number of passengers. Some routes allow seat selection.

Passenger count selection
Passenger count selection
4. Pay by card

Review the amount and pay by card.

Card payment screen
Card payment screen
5. Collect your ticket

After payment, your ticket prints automatically.

Important: Double-check the route number, destination, and departure time on the ticket.

Exchange a reserved ticket

1. Enter reservation details

Select the reservation exchange option and enter your booking number or phone number used during reservation.

Reservation lookup screen
Reservation lookup screen

Reservation lookup screen.

Reservation number entry screen
Reservation number entry screen

Enter your reservation number.

2. Collect your ticket

After confirmation, the kiosk prints your ticket.

Important: Double-check the route number, destination, and departure time on the ticket.

Notes and tips

Card payments

Most kiosks accept cards only. If you need cash payment, use the staffed ticket counter.

Online or mobile reservations

If you booked online, prepare your booking number or QR code. Some routes allow direct boarding without exchange, so check the booking instructions carefully.

Device issues

If the kiosk is not working or you need help, ask airport staff near the bus counters. They can assist with ticketing.

You are ready to buy airport bus tickets quickly and easily at Incheon Airport.

We hope this guide makes your journey smoother.

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Check again on the day

Boarding-bay numbers, ticket-counter locations and operating procedures can change. On the day, follow the official Incheon Airport information, live signs and airport staff. After using the ticket machine, confirm the route, departure time and boarding location printed on the ticket.