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Yangon International Airport to Yangon City Center

Every transport option from RGN โ€” cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Myanmar.

Airport
RGN
Country
Myanmar
Fastest
40โ€“60 min
Cheapest
USD 12โ€“20

How to get from RGN to Yangon

OptionCostJourney time
Grab / Yangon Taxis (apps)MMK 12,000โ€“18,000 (โ‚ฌ5โ€“7)40โ€“60 min
Public taxi (negotiate)MMK 15,000โ€“25,000 (โ‚ฌ6โ€“10)40โ€“60 min
Hotel transferUSD 12โ€“2040โ€“60 min

RGN is 16km from centre โ€” Grab + Yangon Taxis apps are the most-honest options (MMK 12,000-18,000 / โ‚ฌ5-7). Cash US dollars + Myanmar kyat (MMK) only โ€” limited card acceptance. Note: ongoing civil unrest since 2021 โ€” confirm current travel advisories.

Skip the queue โ€” pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into RGN.

Getting out of Yangon (RGN)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Renting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.

Where to stay near Yangon

Comparing hotels across Yangon โ€” filter by neighbourhood, price, and distance from Yangon International Airport.

Common questions

How much does a taxi from Yangon International Airport to Yangon cost?

MMK 12,000โ€“18,000 (โ‚ฌ5โ€“7) โ€” expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from RGN to Yangon?

Grab / Yangon Taxis (apps) at MMK 12,000โ€“18,000 (โ‚ฌ5โ€“7) โ€” 40โ€“60 min to central Yangon.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Myanmar?

Myanmar requires e-visa USD 50 (evisa.moip.gov.mm) for tourist visa. 28 days single entry. Travel advisories from many Western governments โ€” consult before traveling.