Myanmar Tours from Malaysia

Yes, Malaysia passport holders need to obtain a visa to enter Myanmar. It is quick and easy for Malaysians to apply Myanmar visa. For those who live in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, visit the Myanmar Embassy here to obtain Myanmar visa within one week. Also, you can apply for an eVisa with myanmarvisa.org, requiring less than 3 days.

If you are not from Malaysia and currently staying or visiting the country, you need to apply for a Myanmar visa through Myanmar Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Online application is possible as well. Apply online with myanmarvisa.org and then pick up your Myanmar visa upon arrival at Myanmar International Airports.

From Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, there are daily direct flights to Yangon, the largest city of Myanmar, which takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines operate the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yangon (RGN). 4 flights are available in a day.

The earliest flight by AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur Airport at 6:50 am and arrive at Yangon International Airport at 8:00 am. Another flight run by AirAsia leaves Kuala Lumpur at 17:20 pm and lands in Yangon at 18:80 pm. Both two flights cost $61 dollars, cheaper than the flight operated by Malaysia Airlines.

The morning flight run by Malaysia Airlines takes off at 9:10, fly 2:35 hours, and arrive at 10:15. And airfare costs 93 USD. Malaysia Airlines' another flight to Yangon lands at 15:05 pm and departs from Kuala Lumpur at 13:55 pm.

Yes, you can drive from Malaysia to Myanmar and the driving distance is around 5216 kilometers. It proves to be a really long drive and it is impossible to drive nonstop. we recommend you to plan 4 days for the overland trip from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon, with about 68 hours on the road and 3 overnights.

Start the journey from Kuala Lumpur. After 4 hours' drive, you arrive in Penang and stay overnight here. The next day, drive from Penang to Koh Samui, which takes 22 hours. Then, from Koh Samui to Bangkok, it will take you 23 hours to drive. On the last day, depart from Bangkok and drive to Mae Sot for one hour's rest, then continue heading to Yangon with another 13 hours' drive.

In Myanmar, Myanmar kyat and the US dollar are the main currency. Before leave for Burma, you'd better go into a bank to exchange your loads of Malaysian ringgit to crisp US$. Insist that the dollars must be new and explain to bank teller you are going to Myanmar.

If you prefer fewer visitors and lower prices, the early Monsoon Season from March to May is a good alternative to visit Myanmar. In these months, temperatures are on the rise, while rainfalls are still comparatively low.

The US dollars are usually used to pay for large bills such as tours, accommodation, and overnight buses. Sometimes, you also need Myanmar kyat for the payment for daily items like meals, bus tickets, trishaw or taxi rides, or bottles of water or beer. But don't worry about the money exchange, the locals would happy to receive your new and crisp US dollars.