Travelling from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport (RGN): What you need to know
The timezone in Yangon is UTC+6:30, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to RGN.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Melbourne to RGN with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and RGN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to RGN flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Reserve a hotel close to RGN if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Getting from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to central Yangon
Central Yangon is around 14 kilometres from Yangon International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport is 330 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 524 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to RGN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Melbourne to Yangon International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to RGN.
Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport (RGN). Plan your visit to Yangon in October for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Yangon is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Melbourne to RGN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Yangon
Start your Yangon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Yangon International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Shwedagon Pagoda and St. Mary's Cathedral are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Yangon travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bogyoke Aung San Market.
Explore more of Myanmar
You've visited Yangon, now it's time to discover other parts of Myanmar. Travel around 129 kilometres east to Thaton to check off its leading sights. From Hindu Mahatiwa Temple to Lake Inn Kaliamman Temple and thaton, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 225 kilometres north of Yangon, Taungoo is another essential stop in Myanmar. Experience major highlights starting with Shwe Sandaw Pagoda, Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain and Myat Saw Nyi Naung Pagoda.