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Burma: Best time to go

Burma (Myanmar) has three seasons: from September to February the daytime temperature is about 20-24°C with cool evenings; March to May is hot (about 30-35°C) but dry; and June to September is the rainy season with temperatures of 25-30°C. Burma is best visited between November and April, but it is possible to visit Burma all year round, even during the wet season. Yangon normally receives morning and afternoon showers while rainfall in Bagan and Mandalay is very low. The weather around Inle Lake and Southern Shan State is usually quite pleasant all year round but cold at night from December to February. Flights to Ngapali Beach often don't operate from June to September and hotels here close during this period.


N.B. All information given here is to the best of our knowledge, however, changes do occur, sometimes at short notice. Ampersand cannot be held liable for such happenings. Of course, if you have any tips that you feel would benefit other travellers, please pass them onto us and we will add them.

The best routes to fly from the UK to Yangon are via Bangkok, Dubai and Doha.

It is your responsibility to check visa requirements and organise your own visas.

British, most European and US passport holders require a visa to enter Burma. Apply on-line at www.evisa.moip.gov.mm. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date and you will need to upload one colour passport photo (4.8 cm X 3.8 cm). Your visa will be valid for 90 days from the issue date and the processing time is 3 working days, however you will receive a confirmation email within 1 hour of submitting your application. Visas cost $50. You can also organise your visa at the Burmese embassy in London. This costs £35 and will be ready for you to collect within 5 working days. Visit www.londonmyanmarembassy.com for details. 

If you would like to use a visa service to process your visa on your behalf, we recommend CIBT Visas. They have expert knowledge in visa requirements, and are dedicated to ensuring that obtaining your visas is as efficient and hassle-free as possible.

CIBT provide various levels of visa service, including detailed information about which visas and documentation you and your party require, clear and user-friendly application forms, and a full concierge service to manage your application from start to finish. There is a team of experts on hand to offer advice, and liaise with embassies on your behalf.

Ampersand can personally endorse the services CIBT provides, and our partnership secures a 20% discount on all CIBT services fees for our clients. We would highly recommend speaking to a specialist at CIBT to determine which service would best suit your needs.

You can begin the process of finding out which visas you require and how to apply by following this link. This will log you in to the Ampersand CIBT account, securing your dedicated discount. For more information, please contact the CIBT visa team on 020 7593 6100 or info@cibtvisas.co.uk, or discuss with your Ampersand consultant.

It is essential to visit your GP as soon as possible to check if you need any vaccinations prior to travel. Risk for vaccine preventable diseases can change at any time. MASTA (Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad) can supply a quick and easy online Travel Health Brief. This includes easy to understand vaccination advice for single or multi-country trips. Their website is www.masta-travel-health.com

London - Yangon: There are no direct flights from London to Yangon. There are three reliable routes which fly via Dubai, Doha and Bangkok. With a short connection, the flying time is usually 13 hours 40 minutes.

We highly recommend you reconfirm your onward and return international flights at least 72 hours prior to departure.

 

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