Now that the holidays are already over, we have some time to update the blog and share some advice on how you can enjoy a similar trip. As I would call it, a beautiful trip to Myanmar.
Take off was a bit delayed on a Boing 747. The flight was comfortable with a large selection of movies, TV shows... to enjoy during 12 hours. The service was good as well. Meals were decent, with wine and alcohol available for free on board.
Thai Airways is a better company to fly with than the US ones (United Airways...).
During that time, we could have gone outside the airport and visited Bangkok a little bit. There is a sky train from the airport to the city and in 1 hour, we could have had enough time to leave the airport and stop somewhere with the train.
Doing so, you will have to pass the immigration, and make sure you come back to the airport on time, so not to miss your flight.
There is a 30 min time difference between Yangon and Bangkok, which I find a bit weird considering that I always thought any time difference was a minimum of an hour.
Yangon airport looks old fashion, it is like landing in a different world.
At the immigration, you will have to complete a document stating how long you stay, some personal details and present your passport. It was straight forward.
There is no train, and I wouldn't count on the bus either. Taxi is definitively the best option to go downtown.
We arranged pick up from the airport, as it was provided by the guest house we were staying for the night. More on this in the next blog post.
Flight to Bangkok
We flew from London Heathrow on a Saturday morning at 11:50. At the airport, make sure to be at the airport 2h in advance in order to do the usual check in. We didn't encounter any difficulties doing so. At the check in, the company asked if we have a visa to go to Myanmar, what we had.Take off was a bit delayed on a Boing 747. The flight was comfortable with a large selection of movies, TV shows... to enjoy during 12 hours. The service was good as well. Meals were decent, with wine and alcohol available for free on board.
Thai Airways is a better company to fly with than the US ones (United Airways...).
Transit
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport almost on time, we waited for 6 hours before catching our corresponding flight to Yangon.During that time, we could have gone outside the airport and visited Bangkok a little bit. There is a sky train from the airport to the city and in 1 hour, we could have had enough time to leave the airport and stop somewhere with the train.
Doing so, you will have to pass the immigration, and make sure you come back to the airport on time, so not to miss your flight.
Flight to Yangon
The flight to Yangon, was rather short, 1h 45 min and with the same company.There is a 30 min time difference between Yangon and Bangkok, which I find a bit weird considering that I always thought any time difference was a minimum of an hour.
Yangon airport looks old fashion, it is like landing in a different world.
At the immigration, you will have to complete a document stating how long you stay, some personal details and present your passport. It was straight forward.
Change
The airport is the best place to get some change. Many official banks are located after the immigration with the exchange rate being pretty much the same. I could change 1 USD against 964 MMK. A decent rate.Transport
Taxi's are widely available, always negotiate the price before as there is no taxi meter.There is no train, and I wouldn't count on the bus either. Taxi is definitively the best option to go downtown.
We arranged pick up from the airport, as it was provided by the guest house we were staying for the night. More on this in the next blog post.
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