Airline codes
8M · MMA
IATA · ICAO · callsign “MYANMAR”
MAI flight numbers start with 8M. Use the code to check your flight status and booking.
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Myanmar Airways International (8M) Guide
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In short
Myanmar Airways International is Myanmar's international airline, based at Yangon International with a second base at Mandalay. Airbus A319s and A320s fly to Thailand, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, China and South Korea. It has no alliance. Cabins are Business and Economy, with 7 kg of hand luggage, 30 kg checked in Economy and 40 kg in Business.
Myanmar Airways International has run scheduled international services from Yangon since 1993.
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What to expect
Myanmar Airways International, usually shortened to MAI, has flown since 1993 and is a privately owned Myanmar airline focused on regional international routes. Its hub is Yangon International Airport, with Mandalay as a second base.
Thailand is MAI's busiest foreign market. From Yangon it flies to both Bangkok airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK), as well as to Chiang Mai and Phuket. Mandalay has its own flights to Suvarnabhumi and Chiang Mai, so travellers from upper Myanmar do not need to route through Yangon to reach Thailand.
Beyond Thailand the network covers Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Guangzhou, Seoul and three Indian cities: Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi. At home it serves Mandalay, Heho, Sittwe, Myitkyina, Kawthaung and several smaller towns.
MAI announced a Yangon to Dhaka route in 2024, but we have not found a confirmed schedule for it. For most international visitors the practical gateways to Yangon are Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Conditions inside Myanmar have been unsettled since 2021, so read your government's current travel advice and check Myanmar's entry rules before you book.
Where did MAI come from?
MAI started flying in August 1993 as a joint venture between state-owned Myanma Airways and Highsonic Enterprises of Singapore, with Royal Brunei Airlines providing support in the early years. Singapore's Region Air took a 49% stake from 1 January 2001, and in 2002 MAI received its own IATA codes and joined the IATA interline and clearing systems. The codeshare with Thai Airways on the Bangkok to Yangon route dates from 2003. Management passed fully to MAI in February 2007. Its domestic sister airline, formerly Air KBZ, was renamed Mingalar in March 2024.
The airline's IATA code is 8M and its ICAO code is MMA. It employs more than 1,700 people, its chairman is U Aung Aung Zaw and its chief executive is Tanes Kumar.
Safety and recognition
MAI was the first airline in Myanmar to pass the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), the standard safety review used across the industry. It was named the Most Admired ASEAN Enterprise in Myanmar at the 2014 ASEAN Business Awards and Airline of the Year at the 6th Incheon Airport Awards in 2022, and it sponsored the 2013 Southeast Asian Games held in Myanmar.
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- AllianceNone
- Founded1993
- Online check-inYes
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At a glance
Myanmar Airways International (IATA: 8M, ICAO: MMA) is a Myanmar airline founded in 1993, with its hub at Yangon International Airport and a second base at Mandalay. It flies Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft to Thailand, India, Southeast Asia, China and South Korea, and offers Business and Economy cabins.
| Headquarters | Yangon, Myanmar |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A319, A320, Embraer E190, ATR 72-600 |
| Official website | maiair.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
MAI adds, pauses and reschedules routes from time to time. These are established destinations; confirm the current schedule when you search.
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Thailand
Yangon (RGN) departures4 destinations
FromTo RGN BKK YangonBangkok Suvarnabhumi Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN DMK YangonBangkok Don Mueang Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN CNX YangonChiang Mai Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN HKT YangonPhuket Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
Myanmar
Yangon (RGN) departures9 destinations
FromTo RGN MDL YangonMandalay Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN HEH YangonHeho Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN AKY YangonSittwe Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN MYT YangonMyitkyina Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN KAW YangonKawthaung Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN MGZ YangonMyeik Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN TVY YangonDawei Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN KET YangonKengtung Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN LIW YangonLoikaw Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
South Asia
Yangon (RGN) departures3 destinations
FromTo RGN CCU YangonKolkata Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN MAA YangonChennai Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN DEL YangonDelhi Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
Southeast Asia
Yangon (RGN) departures8 destinations
FromTo RGN SIN YangonSingapore Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN KUL YangonKuala Lumpur Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN PEN YangonPenang Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN HAN YangonHanoi Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN SGN YangonHo Chi Minh City Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN DAD YangonDa Nang Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN KTI YangonPhnom Penh Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN VTE YangonVientiane Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
East Asia
Yangon (RGN) departures2 destinations
FromTo RGN CAN YangonGuangzhou Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
FromTo RGN ICN YangonSeoul Incheon Available airlines1 airline- Myanmar Airways International
Fleet and aircraft
As of April 2025 the passenger fleet listed six Airbus A319s, two A320s, two ATR 72-600s and one Embraer E190, alongside an A321 freighter wet-leased from Royal Air Philippines and a Boeing 737-400 freighter. The route list showed 11 domestic and 18 international destinations in 12 countries, with Dubai suspended. In March 2024 the airline announced plans to grow to 21 international routes.
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Airbus A319-100 Narrow-body Main international type, about 140 seats
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body Busier regional routes, about 170 seats
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Embraer E190 Regional jet Thinner routes, about 98 seats
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop Short domestic sectors, 68 seats
Cabin classes
Two cabins.
Business Front cabin
Larger allowance, lounge in Yangon
40 kg checked baggageLounge access at Yangon
Economy All flights
Full-service economy
30 kg checked baggage7 kg hand luggageSky Seat Selection
Frequent flyer programme
Sky Smile, the loyalty programme, has three tiers: Jade, Ruby and Diamond. Diamond members and business class passengers can use the Sky Smile Executive Lounge at Yangon International. MAI has codeshare or interline deals with about 45 airlines, among them Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Emirates and Air France.
Baggage allowance
Your allowance depends on your cabin, your fare and the airlines on the ticket. The exact figure is printed on your e-ticket.
Hand luggage
7 kg
Economy checked
30 kg
Business checked
40 kg
Extra weight
Cheaper prepaid
Standard fares have included 30 kg checked in Economy and 40 kg in Business, with 7 kg of hand luggage.
Pro tip: buy prepaid excess baggage before the flight; MAI prices it lower than paying at the airport.
Travel day
Online Check-in
The four steps below take you from your Myanmar Airways International booking to the gate, whether you depart from RGN or another airport on its network.
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Step 1
Check in online
Where your flight allows it, check in on maiair.com or app with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International Myanmar Airways International passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for Myanmar Airways International check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Myanmar Airways International desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your 8M trip.
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Check in and manage your booking on the official Myanmar Airways International website.
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Practical habits for booking and flying with MAI.
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Match the Bangkok airport
Most international flights into Bangkok land at Suvarnabhumi. Pick the MAI departure from Suvarnabhumi too and you avoid a cross-city transfer to Don Mueang.
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Read the travel advice first
Government advice on Myanmar is updated often and differs by region. Check it, and your insurance cover, before paying for a ticket.
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Prepay extra weight
If you expect to go over the free allowance, prepaid excess baggage bought ahead of the flight costs noticeably less than the airport rate.
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Use the Mandalay flights
Heading to Mandalay, Bagan or the hill country? The direct Mandalay services from Bangkok and Chiang Mai skip the domestic leg from Yangon.
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At Yangon International Airport (RGN), with Mandalay (MDL) as its second base.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Myanmar Airways International.
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General
Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi, according to its published network.
Yes, from both Yangon and Mandalay. It is one of the few direct links between northern Thailand and Myanmar, and it saves a trip back through Bangkok.
Yes. Mandalay has MAI flights to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and to Chiang Mai.
Yes. MAI sells Business and Economy fares. Business passengers get a larger baggage allowance and lounge access when leaving Yangon.
On standard weight-concept fares MAI has allowed 30 kg in Economy and 40 kg in Business, plus 7 kg of hand luggage. Promotional fares and some interline tickets can differ, so trust the allowance printed on your e-ticket.
Sky Smile. Members move up through Jade, Ruby and Diamond tiers, and Diamond members can use the Sky Smile Executive Lounge at Yangon.
Mostly Airbus A319s and A320s on international routes, plus an Embraer E190 and ATR 72-600 turboprops that work the shorter domestic sectors.
Yes, Kolkata is one of MAI's three Indian destinations, along with Chennai and Delhi. It gives travellers from eastern India a direct way into Yangon without going through Bangkok.
Yes. MAI was the first Myanmar airline to be registered under the IATA Operational Safety Audit.
Getting there
Both. MAI flies from Yangon to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and to Don Mueang (DMK), and its Mandalay flights go to Suvarnabhumi. The airport code on your ticket tells you which one, and the two airports are on opposite sides of the city.
Yes, if you arrive at Suvarnabhumi, because MAI flies from Suvarnabhumi to Yangon. On two separate tickets, collect your bag, check in again and leave a wide margin between the flights.
Yes, MAI flies Yangon to Phuket. It suits a beach trip in southern Thailand combined with a visit to Myanmar, without changing planes in Bangkok.
MAI's online check-in covers international flights leaving Yangon and Mandalay and its domestic flights. For departures from Thailand, plan to check in at the MAI counter at the airport.
No. MAI is not in Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam, but it has codeshare and interline agreements with airlines including Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways and Korean Air.
Health & safety
Conditions vary by region and have changed often since 2021. Read the latest travel advice from your government, make sure your travel insurance covers Myanmar, and confirm the entry requirements with official Myanmar sources before you book.