Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport.
Mandalay's timezone is UTC+6:30, which makes Mandalay 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
Each week, there are eight Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport flights. To get going early, go for the 11:55 Myanmar Airways International flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 11:55 with Myanmar Airways International.
To ensure you catch your BKK to MDL flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Mandalay (and then discovering more of Myanmar!) is a snap with Myanmar Airways International. This popular airline has direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport.
Myanmar Airways International has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport. Kunming Changshui International Airport is a popular stopover on the BKK to MDL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport flight is R 1,703. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,263. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from BKK to MDL, reserve your trip eight months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BKK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Getting from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to central Mandalay
From Mandalay International Airport, Mandalay is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Mandalay based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Mandalay is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BKK to MDL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Myanmar
You've done Mandalay, now it's time to explore other corners of Myanmar. Travel about 97 kilometres west to Monywa to tick off its top sights. From Swan Htet Naing Organic Garden to Myo Thu Win (Myanmar Music Sai) and Thae Inn Gu (သဲအင်းဂူ တရားပြကျောင်းတိုက်), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Sittwe is another sought-after destination in Myanmar and is around 386 kilometres south-west of Mandalay. No journey is complete without seeing Faro di Punta Penna, Jama Mosque and Old Sittwe Lighthouse.