Nikkei Asia
Nami Matsuura
12 September 2026
Operator of Incheon to develop and operate new Uzbekistan airport
Now the world's top hub for international travelers, South Korea's Incheon International Airport is looking to export its expertise in providing quality services worldwide.
During the January-June half, the airport's international passenger volume rose 6% on the year to 38.39 million, marking the first time Incheon has topped the list in this metric. The volume surpassed London's Heathrow Airport traffic at 37.79 million and Singapore's Changi Airport at 34.53 million.
Incheon is developing new sources of revenue, focusing on the export of airport operations know-how. Since 2009, Incheon has landed 44 orders in 18 countries. The work has often involved consulting and operations.
In recent years, Incheon has expanded into investments in airport development and acquisition of operating concessions. In August, Incheon announced a deal to develop and operate the new Tashkent International Airport in Uzbekistan, due to open in 2031...
