Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Yangon International Airport (RGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Yangon is UTC+6:30, which is six hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to RGN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Yangon International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and RGN:
Changi International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Currently, $646 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Yangon International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,047. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to RGN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Yangon International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Yangon International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Reserve a hotel near RGN if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Yangon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these 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 by car.
When to fly to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Yangon International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Yangon. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Yangon is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Yangon International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to RGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Myanmar
Yangon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Myanmar just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres north-east of Yangon, a visit to Bago will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bee Throne Hall, Plage de la Hume and Kanbawza Thadai Golden Palace Museum.
If you want to check out another corner of Myanmar, consider Meiktila, roughly 451 kilometres north of Yangon. General Aung San Park, Mingalar Zay Yone Monastery and Htayasana Monastery are among the biggest draws.