Travelling from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Yangon, where Yangon International Airport is located. Tokyo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from RGN to Tokyo.
You can expect longer 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.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from RGN to Tokyo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you hold a passport from Myanmar, you will need an embassy visa to enter Japan. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
RGN is approximately 10 kilometres from central Yangon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to RGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tokyo
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo is R 3,904. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,533. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from RGN to Tokyo. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Central Tokyo is located around 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 58 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near NRT. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from RGN to Tokyo at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month for flights from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tokyo in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from RGN to Tokyo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Yangon International Airport to Tokyo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
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