VIP Airport Protocol
The first thing an important guest sees in Korea is the arrivals hall. Our VIP airport protocol is for guests a company has to look after in person, such as buyers, head-office executives, invited speakers and delegations, from the welcome at the airport to the hotel and back to departures.
How is this different from an airport transfer?
An airport transfer is one car between the airport and your destination. VIP airport protocol is planned from the point of view of the company hosting the guest. It suits trips that need a plan in advance: several guests, guests arriving on different flights, staff and guests travelling separately, or a meeting or dinner straight after landing.
Typical uses
- Welcoming visiting buyers or partner executives on their first day in Korea
- Invited speakers and delegations arriving for international conferences and MICE events
- Head-office executives moving between the airport, hotel and office
- Departure day, from hotel check-out to the departures entrance
- Foreign guests who need English, Chinese or Russian-speaking staff
How it works
- Share the schedule. Send guest names and numbers, flights, arrival and departure times, luggage, the hotel and the first appointment.
- Vehicle plan. We choose the vehicle class and number of cars for the guests and luggage. Guests can ride in a sedan while staff and bags follow in a van.
- Arrivals hall. The chauffeur waits with a name board and helps take the luggage to the car.
- To the hotel or first appointment. We plan around the check-in time or the meeting that follows.
- Departure. The pickup time is set from the flight time and expected traffic, and we drop guests at departures.
Vehicles by guest and group size
| Situation | Suggested vehicles |
|---|---|
| One or two VIP guests | Mercedes-Benz S580 Maybach, S560, Genesis G90 |
| Guests with family or a lot of luggage | Lexus LM, Toyota Alphard, Mercedes-Benz GLS S580 |
| Small delegation with staff | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 9/10-seat, Hyundai Solati |
| Delegations and event groups | Sprinter 15-seat, limousine bus (20, 28 or 45 seats) |
Photos of each vehicle are on the Fleet page.
How is the price set?
Base prices for an 8-hour operation within Seoul are on the Rates page. Airport protocol depends on the airport, waiting time, number of cars and hours, so we quote after receiving your schedule. The quote states whether tolls, parking and overtime are included.
Useful details for your inquiry
- Guest names (for the name board) and number of guests
- Flight numbers, arrival and departure times, terminal
- Number of bags and any large items such as golf bags
- Hotel, first appointment and the language your guests need
Chauffeured vehicles are arranged through our operating partner (Grand Limousine) only in the cases permitted by the Passenger Transport Service Act of Korea. We confirm whether your trip qualifies when you send your inquiry.
Frequently asked questions
What if guests arrive on different flights?
We either assign a car to each flight or, when arrival times are close, have one car wait and take the guests together. We agree on the option that fits your schedule.
Do we need to rebook if the flight is late?
No. We check the actual arrival time and adjust the pickup. How long waits are charged follows the conditions in your quote.
Can staff speak foreign languages?
We have staff who can assist in English, Chinese and Russian. Tell us the language you need and we will confirm availability.
Can we book only the departure run?
Yes. Send the flight time and hotel and we will agree on the pickup time.
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