Overview
- In the first quarter, Incheon handled about 19.8 million passengers, up 7% year over year, with revenue up 5.4% to 706.8 billion won and cargo up 2.4% to 712,000 tons.
- Airport officials cite transit shifting away from disrupted Middle East hubs as the main driver, pointing to Incheon’s broad route network and stronger Europe links.
- Regular flights to the Middle East dropped 78% in March from February, and the operator says service is beginning to recover in April.
- IIAC expects about 2% passenger growth for 2026 and warns that May’s highest-tier fuel surcharges could cool demand, with strains already showing for some low-cost carriers.
- The airport reports progress on its new maintenance and conversion zone, with a Boeing 777 due this month for cargo conversion and delivery targeted for October.