Airlines

Myanmar's national airline is Myanmar Airways (UB).

Yangon has direct air links with Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangladesh, Calcutta, Kunming and Moscow. Airlines serving Myanmar include Myanmar Airways, Aeroflot, Air China, Air France, All Nippon Airways, Bangladesh Airlines, Civil Aviation and Administration of China, Druk Air Corp, Eva Airways, Indian Airlines, Lufthansa, Pakistan International Airlines, Silk Air and Thai Airways International.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Yangon (RGN) is 19km (12 miles) from the city. Airport facilities include restaurant, bar, snack bar, bank, post office, duty-free shop and tourist information. Buses go to the city (journey time - 30 minutes). Taxis are also available (journey time - 45 minutes).

DEPARTURE TAX: US$10, payable in FECs (Foreign Exchange Certificates; see also Money section for details). Passengers in direct transit are exempt.