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Myanmar
Getting There
Getting There
Myanmar
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Myanmar Airways International (UB) (website: www.maiair.com).
Main Airports
Yangon (RGN) is 19km (12 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Buses go to the city (journey time – 30 minutes). Taxis are also available (journey time – 45 minutes). Facilities: Restaurant, bar, snack bar, bank, post office, duty-free shop and tourist information.
Departure Tax
US$10. Passengers in direct transit are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Cruise ships call at Yangon Port.
Getting There by Road
It is recommended to use only air travel as a means of access into Myanmar. Overland entry with a border pass is, in theory, permitted at the following border check points: Kyukoke, Namkhan and Muse on the Myanmar-Yunnan (People’s Republic of China) border; and Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung on the Mynamar-Thailand border. Generally speaking, however, foreigners are only allowed to travel as part of an organised group. Owing to continuing political instability, borders may periodically close. Contact the nearest embassy for up-to-date details.
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Myanmar Airways International (UB) (website: www.maiair.com).
Main Airports
Yangon (RGN) is 19km (12 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Buses go to the city (journey time – 30 minutes). Taxis are also available (journey time – 45 minutes). Facilities: Restaurant, bar, snack bar, bank, post office, duty-free shop and tourist information.
Departure Tax
US$10. Passengers in direct transit are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Cruise ships call at Yangon Port.
Getting There by Road
It is recommended to use only air travel as a means of access into Myanmar. Overland entry with a border pass is, in theory, permitted at the following border check points: Kyukoke, Namkhan and Muse on the Myanmar-Yunnan (People’s Republic of China) border; and Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung on the Mynamar-Thailand border. Generally speaking, however, foreigners are only allowed to travel as part of an organised group. Owing to continuing political instability, borders may periodically close. Contact the nearest embassy for up-to-date details.
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