Myanmar allows commercial flights after two years
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Yangon International Airport has allowed international commercial flights again starting from 17 April 2022 after a closure of more than two years .
“Booking an international flight makes it possible again for overseas Myanmar people to connect with their loved ones including family in Myanmar and for Myanmar people in-country to go overseas ,”Myanmar Tourism Board said in a statement.
‘For international business travelers and tourists, it will be possible from 17 April 2022 onwards to apply online for a business e-visa and tourists visa through the website www.evisa.moip.gov.mm. Fully vaccinated travelers will be required to show a negative PCR test before arrival, pre-arrange a private transfer on arrival and stay only one night in hotel quarantine while waiting for the results of their in-country PCR test.’
International travelers are also required to purchase Myanmar health insurance that covers Covid-19 (starting from 50 US$ for insurance valid for 15 days).
If the in-country test is positive, the health insurance covers the additional costs of hotel quarantine and/or hospital fees according to requirements by the health authorities for up to 4,500 US$.
Cash withdrawals from ATMs in Myanmar are not possible at the moment and fewer businesses accept international credit cards. Travelers are advised to pre-arrange their trip to Myanmar through a travel agency and bring cash.
Air Asia was the first international airline to announce a new flight schedule to Yangon International Airport. Starting from 13 May 2022, Air Asia will fly weekly from Kuala Lumpur.
The re-opening of commercial flights comes after a turbulent and testing period for Myanmar since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
18 April 2022
Photo:Kalaw, a small hilly town located in the Shan State of Myanmar ,is a popular spot for trekking lovers.( Photo:Tourism Ministry Myanmar )
