Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Yangon Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport.
Yangon's timezone is UTC+6:30, making Yangon one hour ahead of Chennai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAA to RGN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Myanmar Airways International is your gateway to discovering Yangon (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Myanmar!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport offered by this popular airline.
Myanmar Airways International is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating MAA to RGN flights, Myanmar Airways International has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MAA and RGN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Yangon Airport (RGN)
Right now, ر.ق. 825 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,076. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MAA to RGN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAA to RGN.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Yangon Airport (RGN)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near RGN:
When to fly to Yangon Airport (RGN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Yangon. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Yangon Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Yangon, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to RGN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Myanmar
Bago is just one of the many places in Myanmar waiting to be explored after you've seen Yangon. Around 64 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Shwethalyaung Buddha, Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha and Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery.
Time for another stop? Journey to Meiktila. It's about 451 kilometres north of Yangon and is home to highlights including Meiktila Lake and Lac de Meiktila.