Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport (RGN). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 42 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport.
The timezone in Yangon is UTC+6:30, which is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur. Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon.
With 33 direct flights a week between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) is the most popular route. Malaysia Airlines operates the earliest flight at 09:10. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from KUL to RGN is with AirAsia at 18:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to RGN.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport (RGN) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport departing KUL include:
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to RGN with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between KUL and RGN include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
KUL is about 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport (RGN)? Browse the fares departing from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
You have a choice of airlines operating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to RGN departing from SZB. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Split up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and RGN are:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You can get to SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in approximately 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Kuala Lumpur to RGN? Unwind in a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Consider booking a hotel near RGN if you're catching a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to central Yangon
From Yangon International Airport, Yangon is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
$107 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport. Return flights start from $201. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 8 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to RGN within that timeframe.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to RGN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport.
The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Yangon. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Yangon is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur to RGN in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport in January when temperatures average between 18ºC and 32ºC.
More about Yangon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Yangon right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda and Bogyoke Aung San Market are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Yangon itinerary.
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