Review: Asiana Business Lounge (Central) Seoul ICN Airport

Opening hours6am till 10pm
Time of visit2pm
Occupancy~30%
LocationAirside, 4th floor,
near Gate 26
Entry typeFree with
Qatar Privilege Club Gold status
(oneworld Sapphire)

How to access Asiana Business Lounge (Central)?

I visited this lounge prior to my Cathay Pacific Economy Class flight from Seoul to Singapore (via Hong Kong), during my Jeju-Seoul 2023 trip.

Passengers departing in Business or First Class with a oneworld or Star Alliance airline can access this lounge.

Oneworld Sapphire/Emerald and Star Alliance Gold members can also gain complimentary access (+1 guest) to the lounge, regardless of class of travel.

Additional note: There are 3 Asiana Business lounges in Terminal 1, East, Central and West.

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Asiana Business Lounge (Central)

Getting there

Asiana Business Lounge (Central) is located after security in Terminal 1, on the 4th floor, near Gate 26

Click here to view the map of Incheon International Airport.

Entrance to the lounge
Auto gates to enter the lounge by scanning your boarding pass

General areas

The lounge is bright and airy with a tall ceiling and large windows overlooking the apron.

There’s a fair mix of high-privacy booths, dining tables and sofas for guests to hang out in.

Asiana Business Lounge (Central)
Asiana Business Lounge (Central)
Lounge seats
Seats near the entrance
Shower rooms
Universal power port and USB port

Food & Drinks

Guests can help themselves to a very small selection of hot dishes and snacks from the buffet.

Unfortunately, food selection was small and quality wasn’t good. That’s a shame, as this is the default lounge for most airlines departing Incheon.

Buffet area
Hot dishes
Sandwiches
Instant noodles
Bean-to-cup coffee machine
Tea selection
Bar area
Wines and spirits
Fried chicken and squid
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Internet speed

The WiFi speed was good during my visit.

WiFi speed

Top complimentary amenities

  • WiFi
  • Drinks (incl. alcoholic)
  • Hot food
  • Showers

My ratings

Food6/10Cleanliness9/10
Peace & Quiet8/10Service8/10
Furnishing8/10Facilities8/10
Privacy8/10View9/10

Bottom line

Asiana Lounge (Central) can be accessed by selected passengers flying with oneworld or Star Alliance airlines and is a great place to relax in, with some drinks, before the flight.

However, considering the fact that this lounge is the only option for most premium passengers, the food options are disappointing.

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