Major city · Myanmar
Patheinပုသိမ်
Pathein is a small delta town best visited as a half‑day stop or one‑night break. Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip to Myanmar.
Pathein is a small river‑front town in the Ayeyarwady delta, reachable by bus or plane from Yangon. Its main attractions fit within a half‑day, but a night allows a relaxed pace and a day‑trip to nearby Myaungmya.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon rains)
- Airport
- BSX
- Nights
- 1‑2
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Pathein199 ▾
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 Pathein, 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
- SafetyPathein is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on traffic and negotiate taxi fares up front.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire · 192 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBSX Pathein Airport (Service check: Myanmar National Airlines previously flew from Yangon and Thandwe; confirm current schedule.).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; motorbike taxis cost ~1,000 kyat per ride.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNoodle salad₭800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (short ride)₭1,000
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse bed, a night, per personMMK 8,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomMMK 40,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomMMK 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 15,000 · Mid MMK 30,000 · High MMK 50,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- BSX Pathein Airport (Service check: Myanmar National Airlines previously flew from Yangon and Thandwe; confirm current schedule.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pathein: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 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
Town is walkable; motorbike taxis cost ~1,000 kyat per ride. A local ferry crosses to the Karen village.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Myaungmya
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round‑trip
Bus from the stop across from the fire station near the river, ~2 h; motorcycle taxi ~7,000 kyat one‑way
River town with pagoda, church and mosque.
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.
Sein Pyae Wi Yan
Basic guesthouse, fan, shared toilet, US$8‑9
Paradise Hotel
Quiet, AC, Wi‑Fi, 20‑40 000 kyat
Taan Taan Ta Guesthouse
Budget rooms, private bathroom in upper floors, <20 000 kyat
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
- ₭15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₭25,000–45,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse bed2 × 1 night × MMK 12,000 | MMK 24,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MMK 30,000 | MMK 60,000 |
| Bus Yangon → Pathein2 × MMK 3,700 · check | MMK 7,400 |
| Motorbike taxi within town2 × MMK 1,000 · check | MMK 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 9,300 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 51,400 per person per day, bed included | MMK 102,700 |
2026 estimate in MMK; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (cup) | ₭300 |
| Noodle salad | ₭800 |
| Umbrella (small) | ₭8,000 |
| Motorbike taxi (short ride) | ₭1,000 |
| Bus ticket Yangon → Pathein | ₭3,700–5,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Motorbike taxi fares can feel high; confirm price before boarding.
- Night market hours are listed as 17:00–22:00 (check current times for 2026).Night market hours are listed as 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (check current times for 2026).
- Umbrella workshops may have limited activity during the rainy season; call ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 192
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Patheinပုသိမ်
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My bed tonight
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို ဦးတည်ပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire191
- Ambulance192
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Yangon; other embassies are in Yangon or Nay Pyi Taw.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yangon → Pathein bus: about ₭3,700, 5 h (check)
- Motorbike taxi town ride: ≈₭1,000 per short trip
Say or show
- တောင်းပန်ပါတယ် — Excuse me / Sorry (taung pan par tal)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyei zu tin par tal)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ? — How much? (be laut le?)
- ဈေးကွက်ဘယ်မှာလဲ? — Where is the market? (zei kwet be hma le?)
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 Pathein. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid May–Oct (monsoon rains)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for a relaxed pace and to catch sunrise at the harbour.
- Combine with a beach day at Ngwe Saung (1½ h bus, 3,500 kyat).
Sources
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