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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Myanmar

Flights from Colombo to Yangon

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Yangon. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Chennai, about 6h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 15m
CMBRGNBKK

Colombo to Yangon at a glance

Fastest journey6h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Chennai

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Yangon

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CMB Bangkok (BKK) RGN
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 15m
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CMB Chennai (MAA) RGN
Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International
Self-transfer likely ~6h 32m
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CMB Dhaka (DAC) RGN
Leg 1: FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International
Self-transfer likely ~7h 26m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,088 km1,297 miles
Journey time
6h 15mestimate
Time difference
+1hYangon vs Colombo
Currency in Yangon
USD
Airports
CMB → RGN

Flights from Colombo to Yangon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Yangon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Chennai and Dhaka. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Yangon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Yangon?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Chennai (MAA) and Dhaka (DAC). SriLankan Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Yangon?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Yangon: Yangon International Airport (RGN).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Yangon?
Yangon is 1 hour ahead of Colombo.

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