Sanctions have kept most western airlines out of Burma, so getting there will most likely involve a transit in Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

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Thai Airways

The Thai flag carrier flies to Yangon daily from Bangkok, and twice-daily in peak season. They also fly to many international airports, making this option usually the most convenient and accessible way to fly to Burma from abroad.

Bangkok Airways

Thailand's second carrier also flies daily between Bangkok and Yangon and code-shares with Etihad Airlines, who sell tickets for intercontinental connecting flights via Abu Dhabi

Malaysia Airlines

The Malaysian national carrier flies daily between Kuala Lumpur and Yangon, and internationally from Kuala Lumpur to major cities around the world.

Silk Air

This Singaporean airline flies between Singapore and Yangon every day and code-shares with Singapore Airlines, who sell tickets for intercontinental connecting flights via Singapore

Air India

Air India fly direct from Kolkata, so for anyone travelling from India this could be an option. Particularly for anyone combining Burma with a trip to Bhutan, one of our other Panoramic

Departure Tax

There is a US$10 exit fee, to be paid before you check in for your flight out of Burma. The fee is paid at a dedicated counter inside the Yangon International airport. Do not forget to ask for the receipt of your payment (blue paper): without this receipt, you cannot check in for your flight.

Travelling to Burma overland is possible, but generally not advised for those who might be put off by long delays, sudden closures of border crossings to foreigners or changes in paperwork requirements - all of which may involve turning round and making alternative travel arrangements at the last minute.
 
  There are no international trains to or from Burma. There are land border crossings, accessible by vehicle, but the only ones usually open to foreigners, relatively accessible, and also condusive to worthwhile connecting itineraries in each country are:

 
• Mu Se (Burma) - Jaegao/ Ruili (China)
 
• Tachileik (Burma) - Mae Sai (Thailand)
 
• Kawthaung (Burma) - Ranong (Thailand)

Usually, crossing at a land border has other restrictions on travel within Burma. For example, crossing at Tachileik only allows you to travel as far as Kengtung
 
  For up to date information on land border crossings please contact us. The information above is provided as guidance only and should not be used as a basis to form travel plans without speaking to us first.