Travelling from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The timezone in Yangon is UTC+6:30, which is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Yangon International Airport is located in Yangon.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to RGN, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Istanbul to RGN departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
From the centre of Istanbul, IST is approximately 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to RGN? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Book a hotel near RGN if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to central Yangon
Yangon International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Yangon. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
C$505 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,001. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To find flight tickets from Istanbul to RGN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Istanbul to RGN.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport (RGN)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Yangon. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport.
The warmest month in Yangon is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul to RGN in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Yangon
Start your Yangon trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda and Bogyoke Aung San Market are leading attractions which should be on any good Yangon itinerary.
Complete your Yangon trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Istanbul to Yangon International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in Yangon and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.
