Flying from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Yangon is six hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon, which runs on the UTC+6:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to RGN.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to RGN departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Yangon International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Yangon International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and RGN:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RGN flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Yangon International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near RGN if you have a late flight from London to Yangon International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
At the moment, Rs91,628 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Yangon International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs183,560. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to RGN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Yangon International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from London to RGN.
Save money on your flight from London to Yangon International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN). June is the peak month for travel to Yangon. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Before locking in your London to RGN flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Yangon, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 41ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Yangon International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC and 32ºC.
More about Yangon
Start your Yangon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Yangon International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Shwedagon Pagoda, Saint Mary's Cathedral and Bogyoke Aung San Market are leading attractions which should feature on any good Yangon itinerary.
Explore more of Myanmar
Discover the best of Yangon, then continue your journey through other must-see parts of Myanmar. Travel east to Thaton, around 129 kilometres away. Hindu Mahatiwa Temple and Lake Inn Kaliamman Temple should be on your itinerary here.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Myanmar, consider Taungoo, about 225 kilometres north of Yangon. Shwe Sandaw Pagoda, Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain and Myat Saw Nyi Naung Pagoda are among its highlights.