There are currently restrictions on flights to Thandwe along with the rest of Myanmar. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions:
Entry restrictionsMyanmar has extended the suspension of all flights into the country until at least February 28, except for relief flights, medical evacuation flights, and flights approved by the Department of Civil Aviation.
Residents of the UK, or travelers who have visited the UK within the last 14 days, are currently unable to enter Myanmar.
New tourist visa applications are currently suspended, however, Myanmar has begun to accept applications for business visas for foreign nationals with a compelling case. Travelers must apply to the nearest Myanmar Embassy and obtain permission.
Entry requirementsAll business visa arrivals will need to have completed one week quarantine before boarding a flight to Myanmar. This can be verified by an employer’s, doctor’s or self-declaration. Travelers may only leave the place of quarantine in the final 72 hours preceding travel to take a COVID-test.
Travelers will be temperature-checked on arrival in Myanmar and must provide a negative COVID-19 testing result issued in the previous 72 hours.
Quarantine requirementsFollowing arrival, the standard quarantine period for new arrivals is 28 days (7 days in their countries of origin, 14 days in a government-arranged facility, followed by 7 days of home quarantine). However, foreign nationals can, through contacting their nearest Myanmar Embassy, request permission to undergo a shorter quarantine period.
Transiting rulesTravelers on a flight transiting via the UK are only allowed enter Myanmar if their transit time was for six hours or fewer.
If you are looking to book a trip to Thandwe and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about
traveling during COVID-19.