Since our flight was at 8:30 AM, we arrived at Incheon Airport at 5:30 AM. As we had a baby under 24 months, we needed to check in at the counter.
We completed the check-in process and attached luggage tags at Jeju Air check-in counter. Since the baggage weight can be combined for family members (but should not exceed 32kg), we packed all our belongings for three people into one 40-inch suitcase. We opted for door-to-door service for the stroller. In the past, we used to take the stroller to the aircraft and place it on the shelf, but it was too hectic with taking care of the child, carrying the diaper bag, and placing the stroller on the shelf. Door-to-door(Gate to Gate) service allowed us to drop off the stroller just before boarding and pick it up immediately after landing, making it very convenient.
After checking in and attaching the luggage tags, it was already past 6:30 PM, and by the time we went through the departure inspection, it was 7 PM.
Incheon Airport provides a fast track through the Priority Lane. Since we were traveling with a baby, we entered through the Priority Lane for prioritized access and were able to quickly go through baggage inspection and departure inspection.
https://www.airport.kr/ap_lp/ko/dep/process/prioritylane/prioritylane.do
인천국제공항
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The departure time of the flight was 8:30 PM, and the reason we hurried to prepare was to have breakfast right away.
We all had cards affiliated with the lounge for free use, so as soon as the departure inspection was done, we lined up in front of the Martina Lounge.
Martina Lounge opened at 7 AM, and even before that, there was a long line of people wanting to use it.
Since we were quite ahead in the line, we were able to get in quickly!
The place we went to was the Martina Lounge near Gate 43 in the Duty-Free Area on the 4th floor of Terminal 1.
[해외여행/Other] - 인천공항 제1여객터미널 마티나 라운지 무료이용
인천공항 제1여객터미널 마티나 라운지 무료이용
제휴카드 우리체크카드 카드의 정석 UniMile CHECK 카드와 신한카드 The Classic Y 카드를 이용해서 무료로 마티나 라운지를 이용했다. 마티나 라운지 위치 제 1 여객터미널 4층 면세지역 43 게이트 부근
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The lounge was well-prepared with simple foods that could easily satisfy breakfast.
Onu had seaweed soup, eggs, bread, and yogurt.
Since Onu has been exposed to worldly flavors early on through daycare and eats almost everything we eat except chocolate, there were plenty of choices to feed him.
After having a hearty breakfast around 7:40 or 7:45, we left the lounge and headed towards the boarding gate.
Our son, Onu, who had a satisfying breakfast after waking up at 5 in the morning, fell asleep as soon as we boarded the plane and woke up just around the time of disembarkation.
The flight lasted about 2 hours, and he slept soundly throughout! Well, at least during this time, he was a really good boy.
Thanks to traveling with our son, we went through immigration quickly. A Japanese officer singled out families with babies, creating a separate line for us. This allowed us to go through immigration faster than the others in the regular line, giving us some time to change Onu's diaper while waiting for the rest of the group.
Jeju Air arrives at Tokyo Narita Terminal 3, which seems less crowded than the main terminal building. The immigration process was much quicker compared to my trip to Fukuoka earlier this year. After changing the diaper, our group had finished immigration and was ready to go.
From Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, there are three main transportation options:
1. Airport Bus
2. Narita Express
3. Skyliner + Subway
The airport bus is the most affordable at 1300 yen, running every 10 minutes. The Narita Express is the most expensive at 3070 yen, with departures every 40 minutes. The Skyliner + subway option costs 2740 yen, and the Skyliner departs every 20 minutes.
If you have a baby, the Narita Express or Skyliner is recommended. However, we decided to bravely take the bus.
[해외여행/Japan] - 아기랑 도쿄 여행:: 도쿄 나리타공항 수유실/버스타고 도쿄역으로 이동
아기랑 도쿄 여행:: 도쿄 나리타공항 수유실/버스타고 도쿄역으로 이동
비행기에서 보이는 일본! 저 멀리 후지산이 보이는 듯 했다. 나리타 공항에 도착해서 입국심사를 받는데 아기와 함께라고 별도의 빠른 심사줄로 안내받았다. 아기와 함께인 덕분에 빠른 줄에서
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The advantage of the bus is its affordable price, but the downside is that it doesn't have a child seat. Also, the seats are narrow, and the spacing between seats is too tight, making it challenging to carry the baby. If you are traveling to Tokyo, I highly recommend taking the Narita Express or Skyliner instead of the bus.
We boarded the bus departing for Tokyo at 11:20 AM and arrived at Tokyo Station around 12:45 PM (perhaps 43 minutes).
