Traveling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Yangon's timezone is UTC+6:30, which makes Yangon one hour 30 minutes behind George Town.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PEN to RGN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PEN and RGN:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
$91 is the lowest price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $168. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PEN to RGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PEN to RGN.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
Of all flights departing from Penang International Airport, 69.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Penang International Airport from central George Town, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
Need a convenient hotel close to PEN? If you're boarding an early flight from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Yangon International Airport (RGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RGN instead:
Getting from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to central Yangon
Yangon International Airport to the center of Yangon has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
When to fly to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Yangon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Yangon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 106ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to RGN in January. Average temperatures are between 64ºF and 90ºF then.
Explore more of Myanmar
Yangon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Myanmar waiting to be explored. Around 40 miles north-east of Yangon, a trip to Bago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bee Throne Hall, Plage de la Hume and Kanbawza Thadai Golden Palace Museum.
Meiktila is another essential stop in Myanmar and is around 280 miles north of Yangon. No trip is complete without seeing General Aung San Park, Mingalar Zay Yone Monastery and Htayasana Monastery.
