Travel to Myanmar from Malaysia

Myanmar is an enchanting destination for holiday makers from Malaysia. The country is within 3 hour flight is ideal choice for both a weekend or a longer journey into the land of pagoda. 
The following useful information will help you plan better your travel to Myanmar :

Visa Documents

For both foreigners staying in Malaysia as well Malaysian, applying a visa is very easy. You can simply visit the embassy or submit your information online for Evisa. 
The whole process takes from 4 hours to 1 week depending on the option and fee.
For further infirmation, please check applying Myanmar Visa from Malaysia

Flight to Myanmar

There are 3 airlines operating flights on the route Kuala Lumpur - Yangon are : Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia and Malindo.

The earliest as well cheapest flights is offered by Air Asia departuring from Kuala Lumpur at 6.50 and arriving in Yangon at 8.00am.
Malaysia has 2 flights at 9.15 and 13.55 lasting for 2h40m to reach Yangon.
Malindo Air operates 1 flight a day at 10:20 and arrives 11:40am.

Connecing flights via Bangkok is also an option in case you need to fly after 13.55.

What to See

Myanmar has more and more to offer to its visitor since the country opened to the world. One of the most popular destination where you can take a weekend is Yangon. This vibrant city boasts a wealth of attractions from the gilded pagoda to Shwedago to British architect heriages. It is also a good base to explore the southern Myanmar, especially if you are keen on Buddhism relics like Golden Rock or Hpa An.

In the north part of the country, Bagan is a place you should not miss. Studded by over 2,200 pagodas and temple, this stunning plains offers incredible photogenic chances.

Another city that has some similarity with Kuala Lumpur is Mandalay. This is home to different ethnic including Chinese and minorities. The mixed culture plus the cultural values that Mandalay shows ensures a beautiful time.

If you have more than 5 days to spend for your holiday, make sure you will visit Inle Lake. This second largest lake in Myanmar seduces you with unique sites : stilt house, rotating markets, ruin temples as well colorful hill tribes. 

For a better idea, please check our expert tips of Top things to do in Myanmar.