Flights from Yangon to Bangkok, Thailand

Known for its vibrant street life and ornate shrines, Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, in which large air-conditioned shopping malls sit next to 200-year-old village homes. Full of contrasts, its slow-moving traffic overlooks long-tail boats traveling along the river, and gold-spired temples lie next to neon lights. The Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, next to which is the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Temple. A dynamic, cosmopolitan and richly cultural city, Bangkok is a place where simply walking around a corner can deliver a myriad of delights.

Flying to Bangkok

1. Which airports serve Yangon to Bangkok?

Yangon International Airport is the busiest and largest airport in Myanmar and is the base for flights to Bangkok. The busiest and largest airport in Thailand, Suvarnabhumi Airport, is also known as Bangkok Airport and is one of two serving the city. It is 24km north of Bangkok in Racha Thewa Samut Prakan province and hosts most carriers from Yangon. Don Meuang International Airport is smaller and is the base into which Air Asia flights arrive.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Yangon to Bangkok?

Bangkok Airways provides 23% of the nonstop flights between Yangon and Bangkok. Several other operators also offer flights, including Nok Air, Thai Lion, Jetstar Asia, Air India, Cathay, and Myanmar.

3. How long is the flight?

A direct flight from Yangon in Myanmar to Bangkok in Thailand is approximately one hour and 20 minutes, although connecting flights will take longer depending on the route, with the most popular stopover being Singapore.

4. Climate changes between Yangon and Bangkok

There is not a big climate change between these two cities. The hottest month in Bangkok is April with an average temperature of 88°F, and the coldest is December at 79°F. The wettest month is September with an average of 220mm of rain. With its tropical monsoon climate, Yangon has very wet summers from mid-May to mid-October. The hottest month is April with an average temperature of 99°F.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Foreign nationals planning to visit Yangon need a valid passport and a Myanmar eVisa. It is possible to process visas electronically at airports without sending them to the Myanmar Embassy. When entering Bangkok from Yangon, foreigners can enter under the Tourist Visa Exemption category depending on their country of origin. Travelers who are not from these countries need to apply for a visa. People should check all information before traveling.

Bangkok Information

Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and has a rich mix of British Colonial architecture, modern high-rises, and Buddhist pagodas. The huge Shwedagon Paya draws thousands of pilgrims annually. The city's other notable religious sites include the Botataung and Sule pagodas, both of which house Buddhist relics. Another large city with a different personality, Bangkok has a great deal to offer the tourist. Siam, known as the center of shopping and the city’s historic riverside, houses five-star hotels next to generations-old restaurants, shops, glittering temples, and palaces. As it covers an area of 1,500 square meters, there is certainly plenty to explore.