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Only MAI operates flights between Penang and Yangon.

Flights from Penang to Yangon usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Yangon Mingaladon (RGN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• MAI: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Penang to Yangon:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 1,085 return, compared with RM 1,421 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by MAI and Malaysia Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Penang to Yangon most commonly connect through:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Penang to Yangon route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 912 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,480, a difference of RM 568. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Penang to Yangon route, 64% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Penang to Yangon:

• Earliest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 21:15
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

A direct flight from Penang to Yangon takes 2h 00m, covering 2,199 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,265 to RM 3,077. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Penang to Yangon are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 789.

MAI is the only airline operating Penang to Yangon flights. 36% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 27m, compared to 7h 24m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 9h 22m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Yangon is 1 hour behind Penang (Myanmar Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Penang to Yangon range from RM 1,059 to RM 1,485, with an average of RM 1,204 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,059 counts as a good deal.