Flying from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN): What you need to know
Yangon is six hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon, which is in the UTC+6:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to RGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to RGN leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Yangon International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Yangon International Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to RGN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Yangon International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Yangon International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near RGN:
Getting from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to central Yangon
Yangon International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Yangon. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Currently, R 7,768 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Yangon International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,676. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to RGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your London to Yangon International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Yangon International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Yangon International Airport (RGN). Plan your visit to Yangon in December for a more laid-back experience.
Book a London to RGN plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Yangon to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Yangon International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yangon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Yangon right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Yangon International Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Yangon when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Shwedagon Pagoda followed by St. Mary's Cathedral and Bogyoke Aung San Market.
Explore more of Myanmar
Taungoo is another sought-after destination in Myanmar and is around 225 kilometres north of Yangon. No journey is complete without visiting Shwe Sandaw Pagoda, Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain and Myat Saw Nyi Naung Pagoda.
