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Hanthawaddy International Airport
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Hanthawaddy International Airport is a large-scale infrastructure project currently under development near Bago, designed to eventually become Myanmar's primary international airport, replacing Yangon's overloaded facility. For now, it operates as a small regional airport with limited domestic flights. Visitors interested in modern engineering or aviation might find the construction site impressive, but it is not a tourist destination. The airport's name derives from the ancient Hanthawaddy Kingdom, reflecting Bago's royal heritage. Most travelers will only pass through en route to other destinations.
Don't miss
- Observe the ongoing construction of the new international terminal.
- View the existing small terminal for regional flights.
- Note the airport's name referencing the Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hanthawaddy International Airport
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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