Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Yangon International Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Yangon's timezone is UTC+6:30, making Yangon four hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to RGN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SYD and RGN include:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
At the moment, £263 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £466. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to RGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to RGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the flights that depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Yangon International Airport (RGN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RGN instead:
Getting from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to central Yangon
Yangon International Airport is roughly 6 miles from central Yangon. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Yangon in February.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yangon International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Yangon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to RGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Myanmar
Yangon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Myanmar you should also see. Around 40 miles north-east of Yangon, a trip to Bago will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bee Throne Hall, Plage de la Hume and Kanbawza Thadai Golden Palace Museum.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Myanmar, head for Meiktila, about 280 miles north of Yangon. General Aung San Park, Mingalar Zay Yone Monastery and Htayasana Monastery are among its highlights.