Mandalay Airport (MDL)

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Country Burma | Continent Asia | IATA: MDL | ICAO: VYMD | Elevation 300 ft · 91 m | Local time

Destinations
11
Flights / day
12
Busiest route
Yangon
Top airline
Myanmar Airways International

Mandalay Airport averages 12 flights per day to 11 destinations, with seven domestic routes and four international routes. A total of four airlines operate at MDL, led by Myanmar Airways International. This airport provides direct service to three countries across one continent, with China representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Mandalay connects to Bangkok, with a typical flight time of 2 hr 15 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

Mandalay Airport connects 11 destinations worldwide, with Yangon standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Bangkok, and the shortest flight is to Chiangmai.

Yangon (RGN) – Myanmar
2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
331 mi · 533 km
3
per day
Myitkyina (MYT) – Myanmar
2 airlines
MDL → MYT
2
per day
Tachileik (THL) – Myanmar
2 airlines
MDL → THL
1
per day
Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand
1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
637 mi · 1,025 km
1
per day
Luxi (LUM) – China
1 airline
MDL → LUM
6
per week
Kalemyo (KMV) – Myanmar
1 airline
MDL → KMV
5
per week
Kunming (KMG) – China
1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
499 mi · 804 km
5
per week
Hommalinn (HOX) – Myanmar
2 airlines
MDL → HOX
3
per week
Chiangmai (CNX) – Thailand
1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
280 mi · 451 km
2
per week
Kanti (KHM) – Myanmar
1 airline
MDL → KHM
2
per week
Kengtung (KET) – Myanmar
1 airline
MDL → KET
2
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

Mandalay Airport is served by four airlines, with Myanmar Airways International in the lead at 53% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 93% of routes. two carriers operate only one route each. A total of three airlines operate international routes, compared with two airlines serving domestic routes. Myanmar Airways International is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Bangkok with a flight time of 2 hrs 15 mins.

Myanmar Airways International (8 routes)
Mann Yadanarpon Airlines (5 routes)
Ruili Airlines (1 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (1 routes)

Mandalay Airport provides direct service to three countries across one continent. The route network is 64% domestic and 36% international. China is the primary international destination.

Myanmar - 9/day
China - 2/day
Thailand - 1/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

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Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
14,075 ft 4,290 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt
14,075 ft 4,290 m 200 ft 61 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Mandalay Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Miscellaneous