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Mrauk U

Mrauk U is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Rakhine State, Myanmar.
  • Served by Sittwe Airport (AKY).

History

Mrauk U is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District.

Airports

Sittwe Airport (AKY) 61 km to the centre
Sittwe, 16, MM β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Mandalay, Air Bagan) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Yangon, Thandwe (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Air Mandalay 6T (ATR) Β· 2 routes: Thandwe, Yangon
  • Air Bagan W9 (ATR 72) Β· 1 route: Yangon

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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Mrauk-U Airport 9.6 km to the centre
Mrauk-U, 16, MM
Outdoor
Seinzan (Paletwa) Airport 83 km to the centre
Paletwa, 14, MM
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Mrauk-U Jetty
Ferry terminal Β· 1 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sittwe Airport (AKY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AKY has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Yangon, Thandwe). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Mrauk-U Jetty, 1 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 Mrauk U. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.