Chennai to Yangon (MAA–RGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAA–RGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Myanmar Airways International leads the route. The flight covers 1,099 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8M Myanmar Airways International | 2 | 319 | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAA: IST · RGN: +0630
When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 7:00 PM in Yangon.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Myanmar. The eVisa is available at evisa.moip.gov.mm for $50 (single-entry tourist, 28-day stay), processed within 3 to 5 working days. A visa on arrival is available at Yangon (RGN), Mandalay (MDL), and Nay Pyi Taw (NYT) airports for $50, payable in crisp USD bills. Embassy visas through the Myanmar Embassy in New Delhi cost about the same and take 3 to 5 working days.
For the eVisa, upload a passport scan (valid for at least 6 months), a recent photo, and provide your hotel details for the first night. The eVisa approval letter must be printed and shown at immigration. You also need proof of a return or onward ticket. The 28-day tourist visa is non-extendable. Overstaying incurs fines of $3 per day plus potential deportation.
Direct flights from Kolkata and Gaya to Yangon run about 2 hours. Connections from Delhi and Mumbai route through Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, adding 5 to 8 hours. Myanmar uses the Myanmar kyat (MMK), trading at roughly 2,100 MMK per $1. USD cash in clean, unfolded bills is widely accepted at hotels and tour operators. ATM availability is unreliable outside Yangon and Mandalay. No mandatory vaccinations, but get hepatitis A and typhoid shots before you go. Political conditions remain unstable since the 2021 coup, so check your government's travel advisory before booking.
MAA–RGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAA to RGN
Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Yangon International Airport (RGN) are connected by nonstop service from Myanmar Airways International. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAA to RGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAA to RGN ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,099 miles (1,769 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.