How to Plan a Trip to Yangon
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Myanmar needs.
Your 4-step Yangon plan
Step 1 — Book flights to RGN
Yangon International Airport (RGN) is the main gateway to Yangon. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to RGNStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Shwedagon Pagoda for the best first-time visit — Iconic 99m gold-leaf pagoda — Myanmar's holiest Buddhist site.
Where to stay in YangonStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Shwedagon Pagoda, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Yangon.
Things to do in YangonStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Grab / Yangon Taxis (apps) is MMK 12,000–18,000 (€5–7) and takes 40–60 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
RGN arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
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.