In addition to removing the isolation requirement, South Korea will relax regulations on international flights.
From June 8, all visitors are allowed to enter without quarantine, regardless of vaccination status. However, international visitors still need a negative Covid-19 test result (PCR or rapid test) before entry. Within 72 hours after entering Korea, guests will have to take a PCR test.
In addition, the number of flights to Incheon International Airport will no longer be limited from June 8. Previously, flight restrictions caused shortages of tickets, and pushed up fares. As of April 2020, the curfew at Incheon Airport is from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. the next day, with a maximum of 20 flights a day. In the near future, the operating time will be 24/24.
South Korea is expanding international flights to 230 flights per week in June, 130 more flights than previously planned. Photo: Yonhap
From May 30, the Airport Railroad Express has also reopened, taking passengers from Seoul Station to Terminals 1 and 2 in Incheon International Airport. There is a trip every 40 minutes, travel time is about 43 minutes. Ticket price is 9,500 won (nearly 180,000 VND) per person.
The country's tourism industry is expected to recover quickly when the largest international airport returns to normal operations. With more flights, fares are expected to fall from their current highs, and overseas tour prices are also more affordable.
