Travelling from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX). Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the two main airports in Seoul.
Riga is seven hours behind Seoul. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Seoul to RIX won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seoul to RIX that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ICN and RIX include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
From the centre of Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
54.5% of flights that depart Incheon International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is around 16 kilometres. Take into account transport options and potential delays when working out the quickest way to get to the airport.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Seoul to RIX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.94%.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near RIX and turn in quicker:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Seoul to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, R 4,022 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,626. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Seoul to RIX, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Seoul to Riga International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX). Visit Riga in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Seoul to RIX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Riga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Latvia, head for Ventspils, roughly 153 kilometres west of Riga. Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park are highlights.
