Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Yangon from £599

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Thu, Jun 4
Johannesburg JNBYangon RGN
£599
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Tue, Jun 2
Johannesburg JNBYangon RGN
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Wed, Jun 3
Johannesburg JNBYangon RGN
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Sun, May 31
Johannesburg JNBYangon RGN
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Mon, Jun 1
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Thu, Jun 4
Johannesburg JNBYangon RGN
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Tue, Jun 2 – Sun, Jun 7
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Tue, Jun 2 – Tue, Jun 9
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Fri, May 29 – Fri, Jun 5
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Thu, Jun 4 – Thu, Jun 11
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Thu, Jun 4 – Thu, Jun 11
Johannesburg JNBYangon RGN
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How much do flights to Yangon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£599

Cheapest round-trip

£1,015

Average round-trip

£1,107

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Myanmar Airways

Getting from Yangon airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport shuttle bus.

Yangon is served by Yangon International Airport (RGN), located approximately 15 km north of the city center. As Myanmar's largest city and main gateway, various airport transfers to city center destinations are available. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, airport shuttle buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours in Yangon.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-60 min

fixed fare from airport counter (~$5–7 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

30-60 min

varies by demand (~$4–7 USD)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-75 min

fixed fare (~$0.25 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

often complimentary or ~$12 USD

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

30-60 min

pre-booked sedan (~$14–24 USD)

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

30-60 min

negotiate fare before departure (~$4–6 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup outside terminal

Notes:

  • Prices in MMK; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Yangon can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • The airport taxi counter offers fixed fares and is located in the arrivals hall.
  • Grab is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Yangon. Download the app before arrival.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Yangon

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Yangon International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Shwedagon Pagoda

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Yangon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Myanmar AirwaysMMA8MYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Yangon

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C19°C
February34°C20°C
March37°C23°C
April38°C26°C
May34°C27°C
June30°C25°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C25°C
September30°C24°C
October31°C24°C
November31°C23°C
December31°C21°C
Hottest Month
38°C
April
Coldest month
19°C
January
Sunny days
209
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
89%
35°C26°C
24 May
80%
28°C26°C
Monday
18 May
88%
30°C26°C
25 May
88%
27°C25°C
Tuesday
19 May
82%
29°C26°C
26 May
82%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
20 May
88%
32°C26°C
27 May
89%
29°C25°C
Thursday
21 May
80%
26°C25°C
28 May
83%
29°C25°C
Friday
22 May
79%
27°C26°C
29 May
88%
31°C25°C
Saturday
23 May
84%
33°C25°C
30 May
89%
27°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Yangon. The most popular airlines for this route are Myanmar Airways, Fly Safair, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg and Yangon have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Yangon?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Yangon and Bangkok, Singapore, London, Muscat, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Chiang Mai, Denpasar, Phnom Penh, Kolkata, New Delhi, Dubai, Penang, Bali, Vientiane, Tokyo, Mumbai, Manila, Da Nang.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Yangon?
The main airport in Yangon is Yangon International. It is also served by Yangon International, Mawlamyine.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Yangon?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Yangon with Myanmar Airways, Fly Safair, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Yangon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Yangon, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Yangon?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Yangon, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Yangon?
There are a number of airports in and around Yangon. The main one is Yangon International and other nearby airports include Yangon International, Mawlamyine.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Yangon depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Yangon arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Yangon depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Yangon arrive?

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