Flying from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 23 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 30 minutes ahead of Yangon, where Yangon International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Take your pick of 391 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RGN to BKK is the 07:25 Myanmar National Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 21:15 with Myanmar Airways International.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from RGN to Bangkok.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Nonstop flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Bangkok are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is where you'll be landing.
There's a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from RGN to Bangkok. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you have a passport from Myanmar, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
RGN is around 10 kilometres from central Yangon. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near RGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Bangkok
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok is 47 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 93 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RGN to Bangkok.
The cheapest month for tickets from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 6 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok. Book one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
After your flight from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from RGN to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Bangkok in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok for April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from RGN to Bangkok sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bangkok
After locking in your flight from Yangon International Airport to Bangkok, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Bangkok itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wat Phra Kaew.
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