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Inle

Inle, Myanmar (Burma) — city in Myanmar (Burma). A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Namsang Airport (NMS).

History

Inle is a city in Myanmar (Burma). We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Restaurants & places to go

International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · redmountain-estate.com
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · inleheritage.org
Indoor

21 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Heho Airport (HEH) 27 km to the centre
Heho, 17, MM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Bagan, Air Mandalay) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Mandalay, Yangon, Tachilek (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Namsang Airport (NMS) 94 km to the centre
Namsang, 17, MM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Inle Lake Ferry
Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Jetty
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Namsang Airport (NMS); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HEH has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Mandalay, Yangon, Tachilek). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Inle Lake Ferry, 9.2 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Inle. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing