Flying from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport (RGN): What you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport (RGN) taking off from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Bangkok to Yangon International Airport flight.
Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon. The city operates on the UTC+6:30 timezone and is 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
The most popular route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Yangon International Airport (RGN), with 62 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from BKK to RGN is the 9:35am Thai Airways International option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 11:35pm with Myanmar Airways International.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to RGN, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport (RGN) take off from this terminal.
Popular carriers that offer direct flights from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport out of BKK include:
Myanmar Airways International is the airline most travellers choose for flights from BKK to RGN.
With 72.73% of services arriving as scheduled, Thai Airways International is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Catching a flight out of Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? Direct Bangkok to Yangon International Airport (RGN) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From DMK, direct flights from Bangkok to RGN are offered by Myanmar Airways International.
On the DMK to RGN route, Myanmar Airways International is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Don Mueang International Airport and Yangon International Airport.
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to RGN flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.48%.
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near RGN and hit the lights earlier:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport is 48 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 96 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bangkok to RGN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Bangkok to Yangon International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport (RGN). June is the most popular month to visit Yangon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Bangkok to RGN plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Yangon to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Yangon
Start your Yangon trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Yangon International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Shwedagon Pagoda, Saint Mary's Cathedral and Bogyoke Aung San Market are major attractions which should be on any good Yangon itinerary.
Explore more of Myanmar
While Yangon is an excellent introduction to Myanmar, there's more adventure waiting for you in Thaton. Located about 129 kilometres to the east, this must-visit city a wealth of attractions, like Hindu Mahatiwa Temple and Lake Inn Kaliamman Temple.
Taungoo is another sought-after destination in Myanmar and is around 225 kilometres north of Yangon. No trip is complete without experiencing Shwe Sandaw Pagoda, Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain and Myat Saw Nyi Naung Pagoda.