Flying from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to London: what you need to know
London is 6 hours 30 minutes behind Yangon, where Yangon International Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from RGN to London. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from RGN to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you have a passport from Myanmar, you will need an embassy visa to visit United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Yangon International Airport to London for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
To get to RGN from central Yangon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near RGN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Yangon International Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to London
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Yangon International Airport to London is $469. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,189. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RGN to London if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Yangon International Airport to London is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 57 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Yangon International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from central London. Once you've hopped off your flight from Yangon International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from RGN to London, rest your head at a hotel close to LGW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Yangon International Airport to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Yangon International Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from RGN to London in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Yangon International Airport to London, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are leading attractions which should feature on any good London itinerary.
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