Flying from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport.
Yangon and Mandalay are in the same timezone, UTC+6:30.
Flights from RGN to MDL start at 06:00 — the earliest with Mann Yadanarpon Airlines. The last service of the day is at 15:30 with Myanmar National Airlines. In total, there are 14 weekly Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RGN to MDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Mandalay (and then other parts of Myanmar) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Mann Yadanarpon Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport flight is 89 €. A return fare is currently 186 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RGN to MDL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RGN to MDL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport.
Handy information about Yangon International Airport (RGN)
70.6% of flights that depart Yangon International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Yangon International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Yangon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to RGN? If you're catching an early flight from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Getting from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to central Mandalay
Mandalay International Airport to central Mandalay has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Mandalay based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mandalay, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RGN to MDL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Myanmar
You've done Mandalay, now it's time to explore more of Myanmar. Travel about 97 kilometres west to Monywa to tick off its popular sights. From Swan Htet Naing Organic Garden to Myo Thu Win (Myanmar Music Sai) and Thae Inn Gu (သဲအင်းဂူ တရားပြကျောင်းတိုက်), there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 386 kilometres south-west of Mandalay, Sittwe is another essential stop in Myanmar. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Faro di Punta Penna, Jama Mosque and Old Sittwe Lighthouse.
