Flying from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering 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 International Airport is located in Riga. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 7 hours behind Seoul.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seoul to RIX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Gimpo International Airport and RIX:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
GMP is roughly 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Plan ahead to find the best way to arrive at your terminal.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to RIX:
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you're taking a late flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX)
For a one-way ticket from Seoul to Riga International Airport, $433 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $890. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
To find flight tickets from Seoul to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Riga, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Seoul to RIX for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Riga International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Riga
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Riga right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Riga International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Riga Central Market, Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and Latvian National Opera are attractions you won't want to skip in Riga.
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