Mandalay (MDL) to Nyaung U Airport (NYU)

Mandalay (MDL) to Nyaung U Airport (NYU)

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Transportation from Mandalay to Nyaung U Airport

Facts about the transport from Mandalay to Nyaung U Airport

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance426 kilometers
Transport CompaniesMyanmar National Airlines

How to get from Mandalay to Nyaung U Airport

Travelling between Mandalay and Nyaung U Airport is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 283.08 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.87.

How long does it take to get from Mandalay to Nyaung U Airport?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 24 hours to travel between Mandalay and Nyaung U Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mandalay and Nyaung U Airport. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 5m to reach Nyaung U Airport.

How much does it cost to get from Mandalay to Nyaung U Airport?

Travelling between Mandalay and Nyaung U Airport can be as cheap as USD 7.87 if you opt for a Myanmar Railways train and as expensive as USD 283.08 if you buy a Myanmar National Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mandalay and Nyaung U Airport ?

  • 3 from Mandalay to Bagan starting from 12:20 Mandalay Airport until 15:00 Mandalay Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mandalay to Nyaung U Airport.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Mandalay to Bagan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 110.14.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Mandalay and Bagan

Myanmar National Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Mandalay to Bagan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Mandalay and Bagan

OK Minibus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Mandalay to Nyaung U Airport?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 59% took a train
  • 39% opted for a bus
  • 2% decided to fly