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Yangon International Airport to Yangon City Center

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

Airport
RGN
Country
Myanmar
Fastest
40–60 min
Cheapest
USD 12–20

How to get from RGN to Yangon

OptionCostJourney time
Grab / Yangon Taxis (apps)MMK 12,000–18,000 (€5–7)40–60 min
Public taxi (negotiate)MMK 15,000–25,000 (€6–10)40–60 min
Hotel transferUSD 12–2040–60 min

RGN is 16km from centre — Grab + Yangon Taxis apps are the most-honest options (MMK 12,000-18,000 / €5-7). Cash US dollars + Myanmar kyat (MMK) only — limited card acceptance. Note: ongoing civil unrest since 2021 — confirm current travel advisories.

Skip the queue — 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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Where to stay near Yangon

Comparing hotels across Yangon — 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 12,000–18,000 (€5–7) — 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 12,000–18,000 (€5–7)40–60 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 — consult before traveling.