Flying from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Mandalay is 30 minutes behind Bangkok and follows the UTC+6:30 timezone.
Every week, there are eight Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, jump on the 13:20 Myanmar Airways International flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:50 with Myanmar Airways International.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DMK to MDL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Mandalay (and then exploring more of Myanmar!) is a snap with Myanmar Airways International. This popular airline has direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Myanmar Airways International on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
Rs37,380 is currently the best price for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs76,200. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from DMK to MDL by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DMK to MDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Don Mueang International Airport, data shows 66.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Don Mueang International Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DMK:
Getting from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to central Mandalay
Mandalay International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Mandalay. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Mandalay. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Mandalay during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DMK to MDL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Myanmar
Mandalay is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Myanmar you should also see. About 97 kilometres west of Mandalay, a visit to Monywa will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Swan Htet Naing Organic Garden, Myo Thu Win (Myanmar Music Sai) and Thae Inn Gu (သဲအင်းဂူ တရားပြကျောင်းတိုက်).
Around 386 kilometres south-west of Mandalay, Sittwe is another favourite stop in Myanmar. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Faro di Punta Penna, Jama Mosque and Old Sittwe Lighthouse.