Yangon travel guide

Yangon Tourism | Yangon Guide

You're Going to Love Yangon

With 4.48 million inhabitants, Yangon is the most populous city in Myanmar. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Yangon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Yangon

Yangon in March
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yangon in March
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yangon in April, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 25.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Yangon, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Yangon

Plane

When flying to Yangon, you’ll arrive at Yangon Mingaladon (RGN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Yangon from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 21h 45m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Yangon Bus Station, located 4 miles from downtown Yangon. Yangon Central Railway Station is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Yangon, you’ll arrive at Yangon Mingaladon (RGN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Yangon from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 21h 45m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Yangon Bus Station, located 4 miles from downtown Yangon. Yangon Central Railway Station is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Yangon

Airlines serving Yangon

KLM
Good (840 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (958 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (60 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (33 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (209 reviews)
Air China
Good (34 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,215 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (272 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (617 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (28 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (51 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (153 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (149 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (66 reviews)
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Where to stay in Yangon

From 5-star hotels such as the Governor's Residence to great affordable options like the Botahtaung Hotel, Yangon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include 15th Street @ Downtown Yangon and Chan Myae Guest House.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yangon

Most booked hotels in Yangon

Pan Pacific Yangon
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 401 reviews)
$67+
Wyndham Grand Yangon
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 392 reviews)
$69+
Lotte Hotel Yangon
5 stars
Excellent (9, 513 reviews)
$69+
Novotel Yangon Max
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 212 reviews)
$65+
Esperado Lake View Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 156 reviews)
$26+
Min Nandar Garden Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$20+

Renting a car in Yangon

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Yangon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Yangon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.