Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Yangon International Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport.
The timezone in Yangon is UTC+6:30, which is 30 minutes behind Phuket.
Leave enough time to catch your HKT to RGN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Myanmar Airways International has direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Yangon — and maybe even more of Myanmar if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Myanmar Airways International on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKT and RGN:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
R 1,632 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,255. These prices may change based on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HKT to RGN.
The cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% land on time at their destination.
To reach Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HKT:
Arriving at Yangon International Airport (RGN)
If you're landing on a late Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RGN:
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.
When to fly to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Yangon. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Yangon International Airport for April if you want to explore Yangon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to RGN in January. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Myanmar
Yangon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Myanmar waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres north-east of Yangon, a visit to Bago will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bee Throne Hall, Plage de la Hume and Kanbawza Thadai Golden Palace Museum.
If there's time to check out another side of Myanmar, head for Meiktila, roughly 451 kilometres north of Yangon. General Aung San Park, Mingalar Zay Yone Monastery and Htayasana Monastery are key reasons to visit.