Myanmar National Airlines

4.5
43 customer reviews
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About Myanmar National Airlines

Company Information

If you’re looking to travel around Myanmar on a comfortable airline at an affordable price – well... affordable by local standards! – check out Myanmar National Airlines. The quality of the service is high and the airline has regular promotions and discounts.

Myanmar National Airlines is the oldest airline in Myanmar. The company was established in 1948 as the Union of Burma Airways, which later became Burma Airways and rebranded with its current name in 2014. The airline is based in Yangon and has a fleet size of 21 that flies 31 domestic and international routes.

The safety record of this airline isn’t as good as others in Myanmar. The predecessor of Myanmar National Airlines, Burma Airways, has a very poor safety record with several fatal accidents. The current airline still has a poor record. Two fatal accidents occurred in 1998. More recent incidents include a plane overshooting the runway in 2009 and a minor collision in 2017.

Routes Served by Myanmar National Airlines

Myanmar National Airlines offers the widest range of flights linking Yangon to most of the smaller airport in the country.

Yangon–Mandalay

Two daily direct flights link Yangon to Mandalay. A non-promotion price is around USD110 and the flight takes one and a half hours.

Yangon–Bagan

There is one daily flight from Yangon to Nyaung U (Bagan) for USD110 and a duration of one hour.

Yangon–Inle Lake

Three daily flights head from Yangon to Heho (Inle Lake). Direct flights are less than USD100 and take just one hour.

International destinations

Myanmar National Airlines also serve international destinations. There are two daily flights between Yangon and Bangkok. Despite the greater distance compared to domestic destinations, the price is reasonable USD90.

Other international destinations served by the airline include:
Hong Kong
Singapore
Thailand (Bangkok and Chiang Mai)
India

Pros

Cheaper flights when you find a promotion
Comfortable and clean aircraft
Easy to get flight information at the airport
Planes are relatively new
Provides food and free water
Offers in-flight entertainment

Cons

The service isn’t as good as other airlines
Flight cancellations aren’t uncommon
The airline reschedules flights and only notifies passengers via email
Safety record isn’t as good as other airlines

Keep in Mind

As of 2015, the Mingalabar Service is offered to business class passengers. This includes a priority check-in, fast track through security and immigration, and better amenities. A limo service is also available to and from the airport for an extra fee.
Flights from Yangon to Bagan leave at 6.30 am in the morning. You’ll need to leave your hotel at around 4.30 am.

The ticket prices tend to be more budget friendly compared to other local and regional airlines operating within Myanmar.

Inflight entertainment is available and you can stream it via a wireless connection to your own laptop. This isn't offered on any other domestic flights in Myanmar.

Travellers Reviews

Many travellers report that Myanmar National Airlines are reliable and cheaper than other companies. They have a lot of regular promotions and it is sometimes possible to secure a ticket between Yangon and Heho for just USD52. The same ticket on a different airline would be almost double that.

There have been reports of a sudden cancellation of the flights almost at the last minute. Travellers had an experience with Mandalay–Hong Kong flight being cancelled but the airline paid for their hotel and put them on their next flight to Hong Kong. If you connect further, though, it is evidently a major inconvenience as the onward ticket with any other airline will not be reimbursed.

In general, travellers agree that Myanmar National Airlines have great cabin crew, decent food, and a top class service. It’s always a great experience for the overwhelming majority of travellers.

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Myanmar National Airlines Popular Routes

Rakhine - Yangon
11:15
Yangon - Bagan
15:00
Yangon - Mandalay
06:30, 06:45, 07:00, 07:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:30
Yangon - Bangkok
06:30, 07:25, 07:30, 07:45, 15:00, 17:25, 17:35, 18:35
Yangon - Rakhine
07:00, 07:15, 10:00, 15:15
Mandalay - Yangon
09:30, 12:25, 12:30, 15:55, 17:10, 17:15, 18:20
Yangon - Chiang Mai
17:10, 17:15, 17:20, 18:25
Naypyitaw - Yangon
07:45, 08:15, 19:00, 19:20
Yangon - Naypyitaw
06:30, 07:00, 17:45
Yangon - Tanintharyi
06:30, 07:00
Rakhine - Mandalay
11:15
Yangon - Singapore
07:15, 07:30
Singapore - Yangon
13:00, 13:15
Tanintharyi - Yangon
08:10, 08:25
NaN Passengers

Myanmar National Airlines Schedule & Timetable

Flight numberClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
UB18EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport21:3022:551h 25m
UB18EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport20:3021:551h 25m
UB18EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport20:2021:451h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport16:0017:251h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport15:3016:551h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport14:5516:201h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport14:2515:501h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport14:2015:451h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport10:4012:051h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport10:2011:451h 25m
UB20EconomyYangon AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport09:0010:151h 15m
UB17EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport18:3520:001h 25m
UB17EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport17:3519:001h 25m
UB17EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport17:2518:501h 25m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport13:0514:301h 25m
UB9EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport12:5507:2518h 30m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport12:3514:001h 25m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport12:0013:251h 25m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport11:3012:551h 25m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport11:2512:501h 25m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport07:4509:101h 25m
UB1EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport07:3020:1012h 40m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport07:2508:501h 25m
UB19EconomySuvarnabhumi AirportYangon Airport06:3007:401h 10m
UB10EconomyYangon AirportChiang Mai Airport21:1522:351h 20m
UB10EconomyYangon AirportChiang Mai Airport20:3521:551h 20m
UB10EconomyYangon AirportChiang Mai Airport20:1521:351h 20m
UB10EconomyYangon AirportChiang Mai Airport20:1021:301h 20m
UB10EconomyYangon AirportChiang Mai Airport15:2516:251h 0m
UB10EconomyYangon AirportChiang Mai Airport15:2016:201h 0m

Myanmar National Airlines Stations

Suvarnabhumi AirportChiang Mai AirportYangon AirportSittwe AirportDhaka AirportHanoi Noi Bai AirportKawthaung AirportKunming AirportKuala Lumpur AirportMandalay AirportMyeik AirportMyitkyina AirportNyaung U AirportSingapore AirportThandwe AirportNaypyitaw AirportDawei AirportKeng Tung Airport

Myanmar National Airlines Company Reviews

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Obviosly i couldnt go because the pandemia. I didnt get my money bacj I really consider this mail is making a foul of me
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Sep 6, 2020
M M
Everything perfect as far as check in and the flight were concerned. it was so easy. The only reason i took one star off is because the flights were only called by heavy accented staff and no visual to confirm which flight was being called, which led to a little bit of confusion. But this is a positive criticism to ensure staff are trained to show up a card with the flight number on it so that people do not spend time wondering or asking questions.
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Feb 4, 2020
I B
Was completely unproblematic. Everything worked very well
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flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Jan 19, 2020
K J
Fast, clean and efficient
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Jan 17, 2020
M J
Had a delay at the airport... But at least they warned me upon checking in.
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Jan 11, 2020
M L
Everything perfect,speed and professionalism in all aspects
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flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Jan 4, 2020
M V
Perfect servise, recommended
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Dec 11, 2019
M V
Perfect
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Nov 30, 2019
M H
Fast booking confirmation, no problems during airport/flight. The landing on the Thandwe Airport is a little bit „special“ but you can see the beach pretty close :)
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Nov 9, 2019
D B
Great flight, very modern plane (1 year old ATR 72), departed early
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flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Oct 12, 2019
P M
Very nice and safe driver. Was there waiting for me with my name on a card. My plane was almost 1 hour late. So I think this is great service.
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Dec 28, 2018
V E
Again late flight . Apparently a reschedule of the flight we did not receive any notification from the air line . This time only a hour change
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Nov 10, 2018
J R
All right, but the time indicated by you was not correct, the plane left at 15.25 oficial time (no delete) and not at 13.55 as you indicated
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flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Nov 9, 2018
A G
Staff really kind and available to help and give all the information
flight Economy, Myanmar National Airlines, Mar 13, 2018
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4.5
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97.7% of 43 travelers were presumably happy with Myanmar National Airlines as they left good or no review