Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and former capital, a humid river port where the golden Shwedagon Pagoda rises above a downtown of colonial buildings, tea shops, markets and Buddhist temples.
- Public
- YBS city buses and the Circular Railway are cheap but have limited English signage and variable reliability.
- Taxi
- Ride-hailing and street taxis are the most practical option for visitors; agree fares before riding.
- Rental
- Self-driving is not advisable: traffic is heavy and driving rules are unfamiliar. Cars with drivers are widely available.
- Walking
- The downtown grid is walkable in the cooler hours; pavements are uneven and broken in places.
Transport at a glance
- Public
- 3/5
- Taxi
- 4/5
- Rental
- 2/5
- Walking
- 3/5
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Overview
- Street taxis are mostly unmetered; negotiate the fare in kyat before departure. Ride-hailing apps give an upfront price. Typical downtown rides cost 2,000-6,000 MMK (~$0.45-1.40); the airport costs 15,000-25,000 MMK (~$3.50-5.80). Hotels can book trusted drivers for day rates of about 80,000-140,000 MMK (~$19-33).
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Yangon's main transport options are taxis and ride-hailing, YBS city buses, the Circular Railway and the Dala ferry. Traffic is heavy and rush hours are slow.
Airports
Yangon International Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Use ride-hailing apps where available (Grab has operated in Yangon; local alternatives also exist) or ask the hotel to call a taxi.
Agree the taxi fare before departing; typical rides cost 2,000-6,000 MMK (~$0.45-1.40) within the city.
Avoid rush hours (07:00-09:00 and 16:00-18:30), when travel time can double.
Keep small kyat notes for buses and trishaws.
Yangon's airport is 15-20 km north of downtown; allow 45-90 minutes depending on traffic.
Check domestic flight schedules and road conditions before intercity travel; conditions can change quickly.
Keep a passport copy and e-visa printout with you at checkpoints.