Yangon International Airport is providing 34 international airlines and 33 international flights until September 20 in 2019 as it is an entrance of foreign visitors to Myanmar, said a source from Yangon International Airport (YIA).

IndiGo airline, the 34th international flight linking with the Yangon International Airport, started providing the direct flight service from Kolkata to Yangon on September 20.

“On behalf of the YACL, I am delighted at the further airline service between India and Myanmar. We, the YACL, partnered with Myanmar travel market promotion association three months ago. It is a result of travel exhibition. We hope further airlines from India would come to Yangon International Airport,” said Mr. Jose Angeja, Chief Operation Officer of the YACL.

Mingalar Sky Premium Lounge was opened on August 21 and it is five stars hotel. It will provide round the clock service.

Mingalar Sky Premium Lounge can provide service to 80 transit passengers and 10 passengers in the free seating area. 24 hours’ service will be provided to the passengers.

Yangon International Airport provided services to 6.035 million people during 2018.

Translated and Edited by Win Htut