Flying from Seoul to Yangon International Airport (RGN): What you need to know
Seoul has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flying out of Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Seoul to Yangon International Airport flight.
Yangon is two hours 30 minutes behind Seoul. Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon, which operates on the UTC+6:30 timezone.
You can pick from 5 direct flights every week between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Yangon International Airport (RGN). This is the most popular route, with Korean Air offering a 3:40pm departure from ICN to RGN.
Your flight from Seoul to RGN 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 flying internationally.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Reach your destination without the detour from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Nonstop flights from Seoul to Yangon International Airport (RGN) can be booked from here.
When taking off from ICN, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Yangon International Airport with Myanmar Airways International.
Myanmar Airways International is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from ICN to RGN.
With 75.0% of services arriving as planned, Korean Air is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seoul to RGN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from central Seoul to ICN is roughly 48 kms (30 miles). Check out Google Maps for the quickest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Incheon International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seoul to Yangon International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 54.5% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Yangon International Airport (RGN) departing Gimpo International Airport.
From the centre of Seoul, GMP is around 16 kms (10 miles) away. When working out the fastest way to get there, find out if public transport is an option or if it's easier to drive.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Seoul to RGN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport:
75.94% of flights taking off from Gimpo International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Book a hotel near RGN if you have a late flight from Seoul to Yangon International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
£113 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Yangon International Airport. A return flight starts at £209. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seoul to RGN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Seoul to Yangon International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Seoul to RGN.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Seoul to Yangon International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Seoul to Yangon International Airport (RGN). June is the most popular month to visit Yangon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Yangon is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Seoul to RGN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Yangon International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Yangon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Yangon right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seoul to Yangon International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Shwedagon Pagoda, Saint Mary's Cathedral and Bogyoke Aung San Market are popular attractions which should be on every Yangon itinerary.
Explore more of Myanmar
Get acquainted with Yangon, then set your sights on other exciting places in Myanmar. Head east to Thaton, around 129 kms (80 miles) away. Hindu Mahatiwa Temple and Lake Inn Kaliamman Temple make excellent starting points for your visit.
Around 225 kms (140 miles) north of Yangon, Taungoo is another favourite stop in Myanmar. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Shwe Sandaw Pagoda, Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain and Myat Saw Nyi Naung Pagoda.