How to Book Travel on Air Bagan

Air Bagan provides local service in the Union of Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma. The carrier offers daily flights to 17 domestic destinations with plans to offer international service. Owned by Myanmar Airways, Air Bagan's fleet of five planes provides travelers and tourists reliable service in a country not widely known for its tourism industry.

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• Visa for the Union of Myanmar

Instructions

Book Tickets on Air Bagan

1. Book tickets online on Air Bagan flights through the Air Bagan Web site (see the Resources section below). You must enter some personal data before you can access flight and fare information.

2. Call 011 ([phone] to reach the Air Bagan reservations line.

3. Reserve tickets at an Air Bagan office. Book seats for your trip to Myanmar at any of the 13 offices available in cities across Myanmar. Air Bagan's main office is in the city of Yangon.

4. Visit or call an Air Bagan agent. Agents are available to book seats on Air Bagan in 11 diverse international cities, including Diamond Bar (California), Tel-Aviv and Hamburg. In addition, travel agencies throughout Myanmar work directly with Air Bagan.

5. Expect moderate prices from this regional airline.

Get to Know Myanmar's Political Climate

1. Travel with caution. The U.S. State Department advises that tourists in Myanmar avoid large, crowded areas because of recent bombings.

2. Carry copies of your passport and visa at all times. The government of Myanmar inspects travel documents at airports, train stations and hotels.

3. Be careful when expressing your political views. Myanmar's military dictatorship strongly discourages democracy or any other alternative forms of government.

Use Air Bagan to Tour Myanmar's Diverse Destinations

1. See the city of Yangon. Formerly Rangoon, Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and was the former capital before the change in government in 1992.

2. Visit Bagan's ancient ruins. The city, previously named Pagan, is known for its ancient Buddhist temples. Bagan is less than 100 miles from Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city.

Tips & Warnings

• 011 is the dialing prefix used for telephoning abroad from the United States. If you're calling from another country, check which international dialing prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• Book online to avoid problems between time zones. You can complete the online booking process at your convenience.

• There are no direct flights between the United States and Myanmar.

• Businesses do not accept credit cards and traveler's checks in Myanmar, and there are no ATM machines.

• Medical facilities in Myanmar are considered poorly staffed and equipped.

• Myanmar's political situation is dicey. Check the U.S. State Department's travel advisory before you travel there.