Today, Myanmar airways are increasingly developed thanks to the government’s open travel policy, more and more foreign tourists come to this country. If you are planning to visit Myanmar and want to learn about how to get to this country, please follow this article!
I/ Introducing Myanmar country
Myanmar (Myanmar) is a Southeast Asian country with a total area of 676,578 square kilometers, the second largest country in the region, behind Indonesia. The current capital is Nay Pyi Taw, former capital is Yangon. Myanmar borders with China to the north and northeast, Laos to the east, Thailand to the southeast, Belgan Bay and the Andaman Sea to the south, India and Bangladesh to the west. This country is located in the tropical monsoon climate. The topography of Myanmar is relatively complex: The delta is located in the central and coastal areas; the east, the west and the north are the Shan plateau, the Rakhine and Bago mountain ranges. Myanmar population is more than 51 million people (2014) with about 135 different ethnic groups and tribes living and distributing in different regions. Major ethnic groups include Burma, San, Hoa, Karen, India, Mon and other minorities.
The Golden Land Myanmar attracts many foreigns tourists
II/ Major airports in Myanmar
At present, domestic and international airports in Myanmar airways are operating daily and inbound flights. Guests can choose the right flight for themselves at one of the important airports such as:
● Yangon International Airport
● Mandalay International Airport
● Naypyidaw Airport
● Myitkyina Airport
● Thandwe Airport
● Putao Airport
● Heho Airport
Travelers can easily fly from any country to Myanmar. Airline tickets to Myanmar usually have different prices and conditions and vary from time to time. Guests should note this before completing the ticketing process to Myanmar.
Yangon International Airport plays an important role in Myanmar Airways
III/ Popular airlines in Myanmar and fly to Myanmar
There are the two major airlines in Myanmar: Myanmar Airways and Myanmar Airways International.
Myanmar Airways Corporation
This the national airline of Myanmar, based in Yangon. It has been introducing new cabin interiors and in-flight entertainment since June 2015 on their new fleet of Boeing 737-800 and ATR 72-600 aircraft. It is operating mainly domestic flights. The airline has scheduled flights to major Burmese cities. Its headquarters are in Yangon International Airport. Myanma Airways has the following aircraft: 2 Fokker F27-600, 3 Fokker F28-4000, 1 ATR42-200. This airways has been introducing new cabin interiors and in-flight entertainment since June 2015 on their new fleet of Boeing 737-800 and ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Myanmar Airways International
This is a privately owned airline headquartered in Yangon, Myanmar. It operates scheduled international services to destinations mainly in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,… and is based at Yangon International Airport. if you are external client and want to Myanmar to work or travel, Myanmar Airways International is a good choice. In the frequent flyer program, MAI offers two levels of membership – Diamond and Ruby. Passengers who have traveled on three return flights within one calendar year are entitled to apply for the Ruby membership and start earning points required to qualify for the next level.
Myanmar Airways International – the largest airline in Myanmar
The foreign airlines fly to Myanmar
The famous foreign airlines that fly to Myanmar are Vietnam Airlines, Air China, Bangkok Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Indian Airlines, Jetstar Asia, Malaysia Airlines, Nok Air , Thai Airways International. All airlines operate daily flights for demand of business and travel of foreigners to Myanmar. These carriers are also offering low cost airfares to Southeast Asia from many cities and regions around the world.
IV/ Major tourist spots in Myanmar
1. Yangon
You can easily reach the old capital Yangon directly by airways. Yangon International Airport is an airport in Mingaladon Township, Yangon of Myanmar, which is the busiest airport in Myanmar. The airport is located in Mingaladon. It’s just 15 km far from the central of Yangon.
Myanmar Airways International and many foreign airlines have direct flights to Yangon Airport such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air (from Vietnam), Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways (from Thailand), AirAsia, Malindo Air (from Malaysia), China Southern (from China), Thai Lion Air (form Indonesia), Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon (from Hong Kong), Jetstar Asia.
Yangon has many famous sights such as the Shwedagon Pagoda, Shwe Than Lyaung, Mahapasana Guha, Kyak Pun Paya, Kabaaye, Kyauk Taw Gyi, Shwemawdaw Paya Pagoda… Shwedagon Pagoda is considered as the symbol of Myanmar and has great spiritual significance for the people of this country. Gold is covered on the entire body of the tower, while the top of the tower is decorated with diamonds, jewels, rubies and golden rattles. Around the main tower, there are many pagodas and small towers. All creat an architectural complex that is very attractive and splendid.
A destination not to be missed is the beautiful Port of Thanlyin. Here you can visit and explore the unique Golden Pagoda, the ancient church of Portugal, and the Yele Paya Temple.
2. Mandalay
Many visitors choose Mandalay as the first destination when traveling to Myanmar as they can fly directly to Mandalay International Airport and reach this city. Located 35 km south of Mandalay in Tada-U, this is one of only three international airports in Myanmar. Completed in 1999, the airport was the largest and most modern airport in the country until the modernization of Yangon International Airport in 2008, the airport connects 11 domestic and seven international destinations.
Many visitors choose Mandalay as the first destination in Myanmar
Myanmar Airways International and many foreign airlines have direct flights to Mandalay Airport such as: Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Smile Air (from Thailand), China Eastern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines (from China). Med Airways, SilkAir (from Singapore),
An attractive destination in Mandalay is Atumashi Monastery – one of the most famous monasteries in Myanmar. The Mahapasana Cave is also an interesting sight. It is the site of the original Buddhist monastery and the site of the 6th Buddhist Conference in Myanmar. In addition, visitors can visit Maha Muni – Mandalay’s holiest temple, which is second after Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar in terms of its popularity or Shwenandaw – a famous monastery, built entirely of teak. Don’t forget to discover Amarapura – the city used to be the capital of Myanmar. This old capital is best known for its silk products, Maha Gandhayon Kyaung Monastery and U Bein – the longest teak bridge in the world.
3. Other destinations
Yangon and Mandalay are two cities that has international airport in Myanmar. So you can choose one of them as the first place when coming here by Myanmar airways. From here, you can also travel to other famous places in myanmar by bus or taxi. Some must-come sites in Myanmar are:
– Inle Lake: one of the two largest freshwater lakes in Myanmar, about 600 km from Yangon, where the people live right on the lake and you can experience the local life. That will be very interesting!
– Bagan: an ancient city, about 600 km from Myanmar’s ancient capital Yangon. The most popular way to get to Bagan is by bus. In addition, Bagan is known as a beautiful city with magnificent tower temples and hot air balloons.
Myanmar Airways is growing and welcome more visitors. Do not hesitate, coming to Myanmar to visit, explore this Golden Land!
