Updated: January 19, 2026
Burma Asia

Mandalay Airport (MDL)

Mandalay International Airport averages 11 flights per day to 12 destinations, with 7 domestic and 5 international routes. A total of 4 airlines operate at MDL, led by Myanmar Airways International. This airport provides direct service to 4 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and China as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Mandalay connects to Novosibirsk, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 20 mins.

IATA
MDL
ICAO
VYMD
Elevation
300 ft (91 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Yangon (UTC+06:30)
Destinations
12 (7 domestic · 5 international)
Flights per day
11 (9 domestic · 3 international)
Busiest Route
Yangon (3/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Novosibirsk 5 hrs 20 mins
Shortest Flight
Kalemyo 1 hr 5 mins
Top Airline
Myanmar Airways International (9 routes)
Top Country
Myanmar (Burma) (9 flights/day)
Longest Runway
14,075 ft / 4,290 m

Weather in Mandalay

12 Destinations from Mandalay Airport (MDL)

This week, 12 active routes depart from Mandalay International Airport. The busiest route connects Mandalay with Yangon and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Novosibirsk, and the shortest flight is to Kalemyo.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
3 Yangon MDL → RGN
1 hr 35 mins
Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Myanmar Airways International2
3 Myitkyina MDL → MYT
1 hr 10 mins
Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Myanmar Airways International2
1 Tachileik MDL → THL
1 hr 10 mins
Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Myanmar Airways International2
1 Bangkok MDL → BKK
2 hrs 5 mins
Myanmar Airways International1
6/week Luxi MDL → LUM
1 hr 40 mins
Ruili Airlines1
5/week Kunming MDL → KMG
2 hrs 10 mins
China Eastern Airlines1
3/week Hommalinn MDL → HOX
1 hr 30 mins
Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Myanmar Airways International2
2/week Chiang Mai MDL → CNX
1 hr 25 mins
Myanmar Airways International1
2/week Kalemyo MDL → KMV
1 hr 5 mins
Myanmar Airways International1
2/week Kanti MDL → KHM
1 hr 20 mins
Mann Yadanarpon Airlines1
1/week Kengtung MDL → KET
1 hr 5 mins
Myanmar Airways International1
1/week Novosibirsk MDL → OVB
5 hrs 20 mins
Myanmar Airways International1

Airlines

Mandalay International Airport is served by 4 airlines, with Myanmar Airways International in the lead at 56% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 94% of routes. 2 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 3 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Myanmar Airways International is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Novosibirsk with a flight time of 5 hrs 20 mins.

  • Myanmar Airways International9 routes
  • Mann Yadanarpon Airlines5 routes
  • Ruili Airlines1 route
  • China Eastern Airlines1 route

Mandalay International Airport provides direct service to 4 countries across one continents. The route network is 58% domestic and 42% international, with Luxi, China serving as the primary international destination.

  • Myanmar (Burma)9/day
  • China2/day
  • Thailand1/day
  • Russia1/week

Global Rankings of Mandalay Airport (MDL)

This snapshot shows how Mandalay Airport (MDL) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Mandalay Airport (MDL)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
17 14,075 ft · 4,290 m 200 ft · 61 m Asphalt
35 14,075 ft · 4,290 m 200 ft · 61 m Asphalt

The runways at this airport are long enough to accomodate all aircraft.