Non-stop flights to Mandalay (MDL)
Mandalay International Airport is the second largest airport in Myanmar (Burma). It is an international airport. In total there are 13 airports around the world that have direct flights to Mandalay, spread around 12 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 7 domestic flights to Mandalay.
Mandalay is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Mandalay Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Mandalay Best time to visit Mandalay Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 249 flights arriving at Mandalay Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Mandalay are routes from Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar (Burma) and Myitkyina (MYT), also in Myanmar (Burma). These two routes together are operated 88 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Mandalay International Airport.
The longest flight to Mandalay MDL is departing from Novosibirsk (OVB). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 2,401 miles (3,864 km).
List of all direct flights to Mandalay
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Mandalay, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Mandalay.
Airlines flying to Mandalay
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Mandalay. Most flights to Mandalay are operated by Myanmar Airways, as they connect 10 airports to MDL. That’s around 5 times as much as Air Thanlwin, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Mandalay. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all MDL flights:
What is the best time to visit Mandalay?
🌴 Tropical
Mandalay is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Mandalay experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Mandalay
There are 6 airports that have flights to Mandalay in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to MDL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Mandalay
There are intercontinental flights to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) from Europe, China and South-Eastern Asia, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Mandalay
Myanmar Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Mandalay. They fly seasonal from Novosibirsk (OVB).
Non-stop flights from China to Mandalay
China Eastern (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Kunming (KMG).
Ruili Airlines: seasonal flights from Mang City (LUM).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Mandalay
Myanmar Airways: year-round flights from Homalin (HOX), Kalemyo (KMV), seasonal flights from Kengtung (KET), year-round flights from Myitkyina (MYT), seasonal flights from Tachilek (THL), year-round flights from Yangon (RGN), Bangkok (BKK), Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK) and Chiang Mai (CNX).
Air Thanlwin: seasonal flights from Myitkyina (MYT) and Tachilek (THL).
Myanmar: seasonal flights from Khamti (KHM).
International flights to Mandalay
Flights from China to Mandalay
There are 2 airports in China that have non-stop flights to Mandalay.
From Kunming, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Mang City, the only airline with direct flights is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from China
Flights from Russia to Mandalay
Novosibirsk is the only city in Russia with direct flights to Mandalay. From Novosibirsk, direct flights are offered by Myanmar Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in February.
All flights from Russia
Flights from Thailand to Mandalay
If you are looking for a direct flight from Thailand to Mandalay, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Bangkok, Bangkok (Don Muang) and Chiang Mai, all direct flights to Mandalay are operated by Myanmar Airways.
All flights from Thailand
Domestic flights to Mandalay
Flights from Myanmar (Burma) to Mandalay
There are several airports within Myanmar (Burma) that have domestic flights to Mandalay (7 in total).
From Homalin, Kalemyo and Kengtung, all direct flights to Mandalay are operated by Myanmar Airways.
From Khamti, the only airline with direct flights is Myanmar. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
From Myitkyina and Tachilek, you can fly with Air Thanlwin and Myanmar Airways.
From Yangon, direct flights are offered by Myanmar Airways.
All flights from Myanmar (Burma)
Alternative airports near Mandalay
Flying to an alternative airport near Mandalay could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Mandalay (MDL) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Bagan (NYU) and Heho (HEH).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Mandalay?
There is 1 airport in Mandalay: Mandalay International Airport (MDL).
What is the best airport to fly into Mandalay?
The most convenient airport to fly into Mandalay is Mandalay International Airport (MDL).
How many airlines fly to Mandalay?
There are 5 airlines flying to Mandalay from 13 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Mandalay?
Myanmar Airways, Air Thanlwin and Ruili Airlines operate most flights to Mandalay. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Mandalay?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Mandalay.
How many nonstop flights are there to Mandalay?
There are roughly 249 flights arriving at Mandalay every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 13 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Mandalay Airport?
The official name of Mandalay Airport is Mandalay International Airport.
What is the airport code of Mandalay Airport?
The airport code of Mandalay Airport is MDL.
What are the most popular flights to Mandalay?
Yangon, Myitkyina and Bangkok are the 3 most popular routes to Mandalay. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Mandalay, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Mandalay?
| Yangon to Mandalay | 1h 5m |
| Myitkyina to Mandalay | 1h 20m |
| Bangkok to Mandalay | 1h 50m |
| Bangkok (Don Muang) to Mandalay | 1h 50m |
| Mang City to Mandalay | 1h 20m |
