Airports
 Myanmar is only accessible by air, and the majority of visitors arrive by air at Yangon International Airport. The national carrier is Myanmar Airways, but a handful of other regional airlines also provide limited service in and out of the country. Direct international flights arrive from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Kolkata and Kunming on each country’s respective national carriers.
Yangon’s brand new international terminal offers basics such as a restaurant, post office, duty-free shop and a currency exchange kiosk. Passengers don’t need to change any money at the airport if they have US dollars, as taxis at the airport require you to pay the set rate in US dollars. The airport is located nine miles from the centre of Yangon, and taxis are the best transport option. More adventurous travellers can opt for the bus which runs to the city centre from the terminal.
Public Transport
Since foreigners are only allowed to enter Myanmar by air, getting into the country overland isn’t an option. Visitors can however get a day pass to explore any of the border towns next to Thailand, but travel into the country overland isn’t permitted. To get around Myanmar, air travel is the most convenient method. Most of the main cities in the country have small airports with daily flights to the capital.
In general, travelling around Myanmar can be unpredictable and uncomfortable. The roads are spotty in places. Travelling by boat is a great way to see another side of the country while moving between riverside towns. The Bhamo-Mandalay and Mandalay-Bagan routes are particularly popular and scenic, and trips are available in a number of price ranges and comfort levels.
 Myanmar Railways offer another interesting means of travel. Trains connect Yangon to the rest of the country, with daily runs connecting the capital and Mandalay. Further services go to Bagan and Inle Lake. The train schedules are not very convenient, with many trains departing in the early hours of the morning.
 If you want an adventurous trip, travel by bus. The state-owned Road Transport Enterprise operates most of the routes and services tend to be uncomfortable and undependable. A handful of private air-conditioned buses also ply a few main routes, offering a better option. In Yangon, most buses depart from the main Aung Mingalar Terminal outside of the city.
 Taxis offer the easiest way to get around individual cities. They are unmetered, so you’ll need to settle on the fare before getting in. Be prepared to bargain unless you want to pay the higher fares that are thrust upon tourists. Tricycle rickshaws are available everywhere for a much lower cost than regular taxis. Some towns have quaint transport such as horse-drawn carriages, while bicycles make a fun way to explore a place at your leisure. If you plan to do some extended sightseeing, most taxis will happily hire themselves out for the day at a reasonable rate.
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