Gimpo International Airport's international terminal has a few small lounges. Of the three we tried, the Sky Hub Lounge (Priority Pass) had the best food, including make-your-own bibimbap; the Asiana and KAL lounges were small, crowded and had limited food. None had showers. Don't come early just for the lounges.
Gimpo is Seoul's second airport, with international flights mainly to Japan, China and Taiwan. Our flight home to Singapore in January 2019 stopped in Tokyo, so we flew from Gimpo and tried its lounges. We visited the Asiana Lounge (we were flying Asiana) and the Sky Hub Lounge (with Priority Pass), and H had visited the KAL Lounge in October 2018.
2026 note: Asiana Airlines is being merged into Korean Air, and lounge names, access rules and hours are changing. Check your airline's website for the lounge you can use before you fly.
Gimpo international lounges at a glance
| Sky Hub Lounge | Our pick for food. Priority Pass and other lounge programmes, or pay at the door. Airside near Gate 35; 6:30am to 8pm (2026 listing) |
|---|---|
| Asiana Lounge | Classic and quiet-looking but small and crowded, limited food. 4th floor after security when we visited |
| KAL Lounge | Business class and elite members. Small, crowded in the morning, a few more hot dishes than Asiana |
| Showers | None in the lounges we visited |
Tip: Gimpo isn't open 24 hours, and departures open around 6:30am, so you don't need to arrive 2 hours early for the first flights (around 7:55am when we went). Check in online if you can, as the queues can be long.
Asiana Lounge
The lounge has a classic, simple and elegant design, like a business hotel, with light refreshments and drinks. It was small and the food selection was limited. There's free Wi-Fi but few other facilities, and no showers. It was crowded, so we only stayed 20 minutes before heading to the Sky Hub Lounge. A bit of a letdown.
Sky Hub Lounge
The Sky Hub Lounge accepts Priority Pass, so you can use the free passes that come with many credit cards. It was just as crowded as the Asiana Lounge and we were lucky to get seats. It feels more like a restaurant, with tables and chairs mainly for diners, so if you want to work, the Asiana Lounge may suit you better.
The food was clearly better than at both the Asiana and KAL lounges: you can make your own bibimbap or have a bowl of pho. There's free Wi-Fi, a massage chair and a meeting room. Worth it if you have unlimited Priority Pass visits; otherwise save your passes for a better lounge (our favourite place to use them is Changi Airport).
KAL Lounge
H visited the KAL Lounge on a trip in October 2018. It's for business class passengers and elite members. Like the Asiana Lounge, it's small and was crowded during the morning rush. The food was limited but slightly better than Asiana's, with more hot dishes. There's free Wi-Fi but few other facilities.
Our Verdict
The lounges at Gimpo are decent, but not somewhere to spend hours, so don't arrive early just for them. We were surprised that the Priority Pass lounge beat both airline lounges; we'd go straight to Sky Hub for the food.
More lounge reviews: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge at Incheon and Cathay Pacific Lounge at Tokyo Haneda. Read about our trip in our 4-day Seoul itinerary.
FAQ
Which is the best lounge at Gimpo Airport?
Of the three we tried, the Sky Hub Lounge had the best food, including make-your-own bibimbap. The Asiana and KAL lounges were small and crowded with limited food.
Can I use Priority Pass at Gimpo Airport?
Yes, at the Sky Hub Lounge in the international terminal, airside near Gate 35.
Are there showers in the Gimpo Airport lounges?
Not in the lounges we visited.
How early should I get to Gimpo Airport?
Departures open around 6:30am and the airport isn't open 24 hours, so you don't need to come 2 hours early for the first flights. Check in online if you can, as queues can be long.
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