Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Yangon Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport.
Yangon's timezone is UTC+6:30, which makes Yangon 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
There are 73 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport flights each week.
Give yourself enough time to make your BKK to RGN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Yangon (and then other parts of Myanmar) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Myanmar Airways International is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Thai Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BKK to RGN flights, with 84.3% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BKK and RGN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kunming Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Yangon Airport (RGN)
If you're landing on a late Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near RGN:
When to fly to Yangon Airport (RGN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Yangon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Yangon, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BKK to RGN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Myanmar
Yangon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Myanmar waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres north-east of Yangon, a trip to Bago will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Shwethalyaung Buddha, Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha and Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery.
Next stop? Travel to Meiktila. It's roughly 451 kilometres north of Yangon and boasts highlights including Meiktila Lake and Lac de Meiktila.