Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Seoul is seven hours ahead of Riga and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RIX to ICN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RIX and ICN:
London Heathrow Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
R 7,298 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,856. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIX to ICN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RIX to ICN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, 71.03% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RIX:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and find adventure across Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or ride-share depends on the time of day, so do some research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Seoul. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Seoul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to ICN in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in South Korea, consider Incheon, roughly 56 kilometres west of Seoul. Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스 are key highlights.