Bangkok to Yangon (BKK–RGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BKK–RGN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aviation Company Meridian and Thai Airways lead the route. The flight covers 380 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8M Aviation Company Meridian Also: UL | 28 | 319, 320 | 1h20 | – | – | UL |
| TG Thai Airways Also: OS, OZ, TK, WY | 14 | 320 | 1h25-1h30 | – | Star Alliance | OS, OZ, TK, WY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Yangon from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→RGN | DMK→RGN | MGZ→RGN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi | 167 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 28 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 15m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
Thai passport holders enter Myanmar visa-free for up to 14 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Entry is permitted at international airports (Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw) and designated Thai-Myanmar land border crossings including Mae Sot-Myawaddy and Mae Sai-Tachileik.
For stays beyond 14 days, apply for an eVisa through evisa.moip.gov.mm before departure. The tourist eVisa costs $50, is valid for 28 days, and takes about 3 working days to process. The eVisa is accepted at all three international airports and at overland checkpoints. A separate border pass system exists for day trips at certain crossings, allowing Thai nationals to visit border towns without a full entry stamp.
Direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Yangon (RGN) run about 1 hour 15 minutes on Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Myanmar Airways International, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok to Mandalay (MDL) runs about 1 hour 45 minutes. Myanmar uses the Myanmar kyat (MMK), trading at roughly 60 MMK per THB 1. US dollars and Thai baht are accepted at some hotels and exchange counters, but local transactions require kyat. ATM availability has expanded in Yangon and Mandalay. Grab operates in Yangon for taxis.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–RGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to RGN
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Yangon International Airport (RGN) are connected by nonstop service from Aviation Company Meridian and Thai Airways. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to RGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to RGN ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 380 miles (611 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK), Mkeik (MGZ) and Dawei (TVY).