Flying From Myanmar to Mumbai ?

Dino · Jun 4th, 2005, 21:15

Hi.I've tried to search for the info I need without luck.We are going to be making our way through south-east Asia for a few months starting August and by about early November will be in Myanmar wanting to get to Mumbai.

Does anyone know details of airlines or any advice re the best way to fly from Yangon to Mumbai.Presumably we'll have to go via Kolkata or Bangladesh or both?Any ideas would be much appreciated.

SHIMLA · Jun 5th, 2005, 08:11

Hey Dino!

Hope to meet you here in Nov !

There is no direct flight to Mumbai from Yangon. You have to change flights at Bangkok, on Thai Airways. However, there are direct flights to Kolkata(bi-weekly) and New Delhi (thrice a week).

Dino · Jun 5th, 2005, 08:36

Thanks Shimla.For some reason I hadn't thought of the via Thailand option but of course this seems obvious now.Would love to catch up in Yangon!My partner and I are really excited about the Myanmar part of our plans.Hope to spend 3-4 weeks there which probably won't be enough time to see everywhere properly,but hopefully we'll get a nice enough taste to want to go back.

SHIMLA · Jun 5th, 2005, 08:46

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Originally Posted by Dino

Thanks Shimla.For some reason I hadn't thought of the via Thailand option but of course this seems obvious now.Would love to catch up in Yangon!My partner and I are really excited about the Myanmar part of our plans.Hope to spend 3-4 weeks there which probably won't be enough time to see everywhere properly,but hopefully we'll get a nice enough taste to want to go back.

Four weeks will be sufficient for Myanmar for you:

Yangon and Mandalay - one week

Bagan, Taunggyi and Inle - one week

A river cruise down the Ayeyarwaddy - one week

Other areas off the beaten track - one week

Dino · Jun 7th, 2005, 15:46

Thanks Shimla.I know this question should go to the Visa thread but was wondering if you know if it's easy enough to get our Indian visas in Yangon.Don't sweat it if you're not sure as I haven't tried to research it myself yet,just thought you might off-hand.

SHIMLA · Jun 7th, 2005, 15:57

I'm not sure, but will certainly find out and get back to you in a couple of days.

starfish · Jun 8th, 2005, 18:33

hi dino!
in response to your visa inquiry.... Get in in bangkok!! I'm sure that it is technically possible here in yangon, but the time and stress involved in getting it would definitely not be worth it considering all the travelling you'll want to do in your short time here. I applied for a student visa here THREE MONTHS ago, and i'm still waiting..... Of course the student visa is more complicated than a travel visa, but I've come across enough fed-up travellers in the waiting room (yes, i've spent a LOT of time there!) to know that it's not the speediest of processes.
Have a fantastic time in Myanmar - it really is the most spectacuar place i've been. And remember to bring US dollars - no plastic or travellers cheques - dollars dollars dollars!!
Good luck with your flights and visas, and happy travelling....
Starfish

Dino · Jun 8th, 2005, 18:49

Thanks starfish.

Your info sort of confirms what my instincts are saying,but it's fantastic to hear from people who've 'been there,done that'.It's no big deal getting our Indian visa before we get to Myanmar if we have to and thanks for reinforcing the cash message.We'd read you need lot's of cash and that credit cards are pretty useless,so it's very useful to hear that that advice is still current.

Thanks again and happy travelling to you too.

SHIMLA · Jun 10th, 2005, 13:45

Dino,

I've found out from the Indian Embassy here that they do issue an Indian tourist visa valid for six months to an Australian National. The visa is given in four working days of application and requires you to submit your passport, two copies of the passport, two PP size photographs, the application form and of course the visa fee which is a steep US$65/- per head.

Dino · Jun 10th, 2005, 14:07

Shimla,

Thankyou very much and hope you haven't had to go to too much trouble.Given that the visa's are valid for six months I think we'll get them here in Oz before leaving as I'm sure they are much cheaper than that here (hope so anyway).I can't remember how much from last time.

Anyway,can I shout you a beer or coffee when we're in Yangon to say thanks properly?

SHIMLA · Jun 10th, 2005, 14:13

Dino,

A beer for you and a coffee for me in Yangon is most welcome, but its on me !

Dino · Jun 10th, 2005, 14:28

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Originally Posted by SHIMLA

Dino,

A beer for you and a coffee for me in Yangon is most welcome, but its on me !

I'll look forward to it !

Jun 4th, 2005, 21:15	#1
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Murphy's Creek (Oz) Posts: 246	Flying From Myanmar to Mumbai ? Hi.I've tried to search for the info I need without luck.We are going to be making our way through south-east Asia for a few months starting August and by about early November will be in Myanmar wanting to get to Mumbai. Does anyone know details of airlines or any advice re the best way to fly from Yangon to Mumbai.Presumably we'll have to go via Kolkata or Bangladesh or both?Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Jun 5th, 2005, 08:11	#2
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Hey Dino! Hope to meet you here in Nov ! There is no direct flight to Mumbai from Yangon. You have to change flights at Bangkok, on Thai Airways. However, there are direct flights to Kolkata(bi-weekly) and New Delhi (thrice a week). __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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Jun 5th, 2005, 08:36	#3
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Murphy's Creek (Oz) Posts: 246	Thanks Shimla.For some reason I hadn't thought of the via Thailand option but of course this seems obvious now.Would love to catch up in Yangon!My partner and I are really excited about the Myanmar part of our plans.Hope to spend 3-4 weeks there which probably won't be enough time to see everywhere properly,but hopefully we'll get a nice enough taste to want to go back.

Jun 7th, 2005, 15:46	#5
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Murphy's Creek (Oz) Posts: 246	Thanks Shimla.I know this question should go to the Visa thread but was wondering if you know if it's easy enough to get our Indian visas in Yangon.Don't sweat it if you're not sure as I haven't tried to research it myself yet,just thought you might off-hand.

Jun 7th, 2005, 15:57	#6
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	I'm not sure, but will certainly find out and get back to you in a couple of days.

Jun 8th, 2005, 18:33	#7
starfish Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yangon, Myanmar Posts: 3	hi dino! in response to your visa inquiry.... Get in in bangkok!! I'm sure that it is technically possible here in yangon, but the time and stress involved in getting it would definitely not be worth it considering all the travelling you'll want to do in your short time here. I applied for a student visa here THREE MONTHS ago, and i'm still waiting..... Of course the student visa is more complicated than a travel visa, but I've come across enough fed-up travellers in the waiting room (yes, i've spent a LOT of time there!) to know that it's not the speediest of processes. Have a fantastic time in Myanmar - it really is the most spectacuar place i've been. And remember to bring US dollars - no plastic or travellers cheques - dollars dollars dollars!! Good luck with your flights and visas, and happy travelling.... Starfish

Jun 8th, 2005, 18:49	#8
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Murphy's Creek (Oz) Posts: 246	Thanks starfish. Your info sort of confirms what my instincts are saying,but it's fantastic to hear from people who've 'been there,done that'.It's no big deal getting our Indian visa before we get to Myanmar if we have to and thanks for reinforcing the cash message.We'd read you need lot's of cash and that credit cards are pretty useless,so it's very useful to hear that that advice is still current. Thanks again and happy travelling to you too.

Jun 10th, 2005, 13:45	#9
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Dino, I've found out from the Indian Embassy here that they do issue an Indian tourist visa valid for six months to an Australian National. The visa is given in four working days of application and requires you to submit your passport, two copies of the passport, two PP size photographs, the application form and of course the visa fee which is a steep US$65/- per head.

Jun 10th, 2005, 14:07	#10
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Murphy's Creek (Oz) Posts: 246	Shimla, Thankyou very much and hope you haven't had to go to too much trouble.Given that the visa's are valid for six months I think we'll get them here in Oz before leaving as I'm sure they are much cheaper than that here (hope so anyway).I can't remember how much from last time. Anyway,can I shout you a beer or coffee when we're in Yangon to say thanks properly?

Jun 10th, 2005, 14:13	#11
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Dino, A beer for you and a coffee for me in Yangon is most welcome, but its on me !

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