Yangon Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Yangon Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

It was impossible to sleep in this airport as they closed it. – Mr. James

RGN Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Yangon International Airport.

What to Expect

Yangon Airport (code: RGN) currently uses two terminals: Terminal 1 serves international flights, and a newly-built Terminal 3 handles domestic traffic. Terminal 2 seems to be closed for renovations. Travellers report lots of mosquitoes, so bring repellent or dress in long-sleeve shirts and pants. Amenities include shops and eateries, both landside and airside, though none are open 24 hours. WiFi is available inside airport lounges, some of which economy-class passengers can pay to enter.

Sleeping in Yangon Airport

Based on a recent review, it seems that overnight campers can stay inside Terminal 1. Terminal 3 closes to passengers overnight. Armrest-free benches are scattered about, and you may try resting in a cafe or eatery that closes for the night. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Yangon Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are several hotels near Yangon Airport, including one directly across from the Domestic Terminal.

Seasons of Yangon International Airport Hotel – Budget hotel. Located across from the Domestic Terminal.
K.C. Hotel (0.5 mi / 0.8 km) Mid-range hotel.
K.C. Residence (0.5 mi / 0.8 km) Budget hotel.
Myanmar Life Hotel (0.5 mi / 0.8 km) Mid-range hotel. Complimentary airport shuttle is available with advance reservation.
Airport Avenue Hotel (0.6 mi / 1.0 km) Budget hotel.

Looking for more options? Browse the complete list of hotels near Yangon Airport on Expedia.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter through a lounge membership program.

Mingalar Sky CIP Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, 2nd floor, near Gate 14. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Mingalar Sky Lounge (Terminal 1) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, 2nd Floor. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Mingalar Sky Lounge (Terminal 3) – Location: Terminal 3, Airside, Domestic Departures, near Gate 25. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.

Airline Lounges

If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounge listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.

Royal Jade Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, 1st floor, 2 locations located at opposite ends of the floor. Lounge Access: Passengers with a business class ticket for one of the following airlines can enter the lounge: Air China • China Southern • Korean Air • Malaysian Airlines • Myanmar Airlines • Singapore Airlines • Thai Airways.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Food and drink options are available landside and airside, though hours may be limited overnight. A My News convenience shop is open 24 hours for snacks and drinks. Locations: Terminal 1, Transit Area, 2nd Floor; Terminal 1, Landside, Ground Floor.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

A reader reports, “If you need to store your luggage you can do so at the information desk located in international arrivals Hall. For 2000kyets/1,5$ they will keep your bag for you.” (January 2016).

Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Showers are available in select lounges. See Airport Lounges.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available for up to 30 minutes. Connect to the “WiFi@YIA” network in Terminal 1 or “WiFi@YIAT3” in Terminal 3.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available throughout both terminals. Fees may apply; check with your bank before travelling.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available in restrooms throughout the airport.
Baggage Carts – Baggage carts are available.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available. Locations: Terminal 2, 1st and 2nd Floor; Terminal 1, Ground Floor.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops and a selection of retail outlets are available.
Information Desk – Information desks are located on the ground floor in both terminals.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available. Locations: Terminal 1, Ground Floor (entrance); Terminal 3, Ground Floor (departure area). Rates range from MMK 5,000 to MMK 15,000, depending on bag size.
Prayer Room – Location: Terminal 1, 1st Floor.
Smoking Lounge – Smoking is permitted in designated smoking lounges.

Airlines

Yangon Airport is served by the following airlines: 9 Air • Air Asia • Air China • Air India • Air KBZ • Air Mandalay • Air Thanlwin • All Nippon Airways • APEX Airlines • Asian Wings Airways • Bangkok Airways • Biman Bangladesh Airlines • Cathay Pacific • China Airlines • China Eastern Airlines • China Southern • Emirates • Golden Myanmar Airlines • Hainan Airlines • IndiGo • Jetstar Asia • Korean Airlines • Malaysia Airlines • Malindo Air • Mann Yadanarpon Airlines • Myanmar Airways International • Myanmar National Airline • Nok Air • Qatar Airways • Sichuan Airlines • SilkAir • Singapore Airlines • Thai AirAsia • Thai Lion Air • Thai Smile Airways • Vietjet • Vietnam Airlines • Yangon Airways.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Europcar has a car rental office on-site.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Flat-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.

Last updated: 2026-04-01

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.