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Ngapali
Skip Ngapali for now – the area is closed due to the civil war and the nearby airport is seized.
Ngapali is a 7 km beach in Rakhine State, known for upscale resorts and seafood, but the region has been under Arakan Army control since mid‑2024, making travel unsafe and the airport shut.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ngapali191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ngapali, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyArea unsafe due to active conflict; avoid travel until security improves.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSNW Thandwe Airport (Closed after seizure by Arakan Army (mid‑2024).).
- Getting aroundFootpaths run the 12 km (7.5 mi) coastline; motorbike taxis cost ~2,000 kyat; shared vans 300‑500 kyat; bicycles 2,000 kyat rental; boat trips 5,000 kyat.Footpaths run the 7.5 mi (12 km) coastline; motorbike taxis cost ~2,000 kyat; shared vans 300‑500 kyat; bicycles 2,000 kyat rental; boat trips 5,000 kyat.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SNW Thandwe Airport (Closed after seizure by Arakan Army (mid‑2024).)
Weather and climate
Ngapali: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Footpaths run the 12 km coastline; motorbike taxis cost ~2,000 kyat; shared vans 300‑500 kyat; bicycles 2,000 kyat rental; boat trips 5,000 kyat.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Shared van or pickup, 300–500 kyat, about 15 min
Thandwe has no tourist accommodation; the airport is closed.
Door to door: About 6–8 h
Boat from Thandwe (check availability) or road via Taungup
Area under conflict; travel not advised.
Door to door: About 5–7 h
Boat from Thandwe (rare, check) or road via Taungup
Same security concerns as Mrauk U.
Taungup
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Road, about 85 km (53 mi) north from ThandweRoad, about 53 mi (85 km) north from Thandwe
Small town with some guesthouses; no reason to go unless transiting.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Royal Beach Motel
US$15‑55, simple rooms, garden setting.
Lin Thar Oo Lodge
US$15‑40, bungalows along the beach, free airport transfer.
Silver Beach Hotel
US$35‑45, AC, breakfast included.
Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa
Upscale resort, western amenities, price not listed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MMK 20,000–35,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 35,000–55,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 55,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Motorbike taxi (one‑way) | 2,000 kyat |
| Bicycle rental (per day) | 2,000 kyat |
| Boat trip to Pearl Island | 15,000 kyat |
| Seafood plate (e.g., barracuda) | 3,000–5,000 kyat |
| 9‑hole golf (green fee) | US$20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Civil war in Rakhine State – area considered off‑limits (2024 onward).
- Thandwe Airport closed; no commercial flights.
- Some transport operators may claim to drop you in Ngapali – confirm before paying.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Fire
- 199
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Emergency
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- Ambulance / Fire199
Embassy
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ngapali. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ngapali
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ngapali, revision 5284096 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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