For discerning Lufthansa travelers in South Korea, the journey now begins with unparalleled ease: the Seoul Station City-Airport Terminal offers an exclusive check-in service, allowing passengers to process their luggage and complete immigration formalities before ever setting foot at Incheon International Airport (ICN). This streamlined process ensures a smooth transition from rail to air, redefining premium travel convenience in 2025.
Lufthansa’s legacy in Korea traces back to its inaugural Frankfurt-Seoul route in 1984, originally featuring a technical stop in Anchorage, Alaska. Since then, the airline has evolved its Korean operations, launching direct flights and expanding its network to make Seoul a key Asian hub. This innovation marks the latest milestone in Lufthansa’s four-decade commitment to Korean travelers.
Today, Lufthansa stands as the only international carrier in Korea to offer a fully integrated Rail & Air check-in partnership outside of Europe, realized through a strategic alliance with KTX, Korea’s high-speed rail leader. This collaboration sets a new industry standard for sustainable, intermodal travel, aligning with global trends in eco-conscious mobility.
With a single booking, Lufthansa guests can now connect seamlessly between Incheon Airport and eight major KTX destinations—Busan, Dongdaegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, Pohang, Yeosu, Mokpo, and Jinju—enjoying through-checked luggage and unified boarding processes. Whether arriving via KTX or the AREX express line from Seoul Station, travelers benefit from expedited check-in, baggage drop, and immigration clearance, all before reaching the airport.
This service remains unique to Lufthansa, underscoring the airline’s leadership in passenger experience innovation within the Korean market. The group’s robust schedule now includes 17 weekly flights between Europe and Korea and a direct Seoul-Zurich connection, further elevating connectivity. The Seoul Station City-Airport Terminal check-in exemplifies Lufthansa’s dedication to delivering bespoke, world-class services for its Korean clientele.
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