Travelling from Mandalay Airport (MDL) to Yangon Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport.
Mandalay and Yangon are in the same timezone, UTC+6:30.
Each week, there are 16 Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MDL to RGN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Yangon, Myanmar. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport:
Myanmar Airways International is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Myanmar Airways International stands out as the most punctual carrier for MDL to RGN flights, with 83.33% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mandalay Airport (MDL) to Yangon Airport (RGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport flight is $158. A round-trip ticket is currently $320. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MDL to RGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MDL to RGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport.
Handy information about Mandalay Airport (MDL)
75% of flights leaving from Mandalay Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Mandalay Airport from central Mandalay, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Arriving at Yangon Airport (RGN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RGN instead:
When to fly to Yangon Airport (RGN)
December is the busiest month for flights from Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Yangon in March.
Book your flight from Mandalay Airport to Yangon Airport for April if you'd like to visit Yangon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDL to RGN in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Myanmar
You've seen Yangon, now it's time to explore other corners of Myanmar. Travel around 64 kilometres north-east to Bago to tick off its leading sights. From Shwethalyaung Buddha to Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha and Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Travel 451 kilometres north from Yangon to visit Meiktila, another notable stop in Myanmar. Don't leave without exploring Meiktila Lake and Lac de Meiktila.