Major city · Myanmar
Kyaikkami
Half a day is enough: see the Yele Pagoda, walk the coast, then move on. Not a base.
Kyaikkami is a small coastal town in Southeastern Myanmar, known for the Kyaikkami Yele Pagoda and a quiet seaside promenade. It draws mostly domestic pilgrims and a few independent travellers passing between Yangon and Mawlamyine. Half a day covers the pagoda and a coastal walk; most visitors stay one night or continue the same day.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- RGN
- Nights
- 1
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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 Kyaikkami199 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kyaikkami, 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
- SafetyKyaikkami is generally safe for travellers, but the political situation in Myanmar is volatile.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 191 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRGN Yangon International (About 5–6 h by bus from Yangon).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (short ride)1,000–2,000 kyat
- Metro or bus rideBus from Yangon (one way)check6,500 kyat
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per personMMK 5,000
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (basic), a night, per roomMMK 20,000
- High-end bedPrivate room (basic), a night, per roomMMK 35,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 15,000 · Mid MMK 25,000 · High MMK 40,000
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
- RGN Yangon International (About 5–6 h by bus from Yangon)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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 (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (26 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kyaikkami: 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)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
24 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
26 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
26 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
22 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 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
The town is walkable. Bicycle rental is available for exploring the coast and cliffs. For Setse Beach, take a motorbike taxi or local bus.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Setse Beach
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Motorbike taxi or local bus, about 20 min
A quiet beach with cheap guesthouses; good for a half-day swim.
Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or taxi, about 30 min
Site of a WWII Japanese camp; maintained as a war cemetery.
Mawlamyine
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus, about 2 h
Larger city with more accommodation and sights.
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.
Near the pagoda / town centre
Most guesthouses are within walking distance of the pagoda and the coast.
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 kyat (about $7–12)
- Mid
- 25,000–40,000 kyat (about $12–19)
Trip budget
| Private room (basic)1 × 1 night × MMK 10,000 | MMK 10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MMK 15,000 | MMK 30,000 |
| Bus from Yangon, one way2 × MMK 6,500 · check | MMK 13,000 |
| Bicycle rental per day2 × MMK 3,000 · check | MMK 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 5,900 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 32,500 per person per day, bed included | MMK 64,900 |
2026 estimate in Myanmar kyat; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Yangon (one way)check | 6,500 kyat |
| Simple meal at a local eatery | 2,000–4,000 kyat |
| Bottle of water | 500 kyat |
| Motorbike taxi (short ride) | 1,000–2,000 kyat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar before planning a trip.
- Guesthouses may have very basic facilities; bring a sleeping bag liner.
- ATMs are scarce; carry enough kyat from Yangon or Mawlamyine.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire and ambulance
- 191
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My bed tonight
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ဒီလိပ်စာကိုသွားပေးပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police199
- Fire and ambulance191
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Yangon → Kyaikkami: about 6,500 kyat, 5–6 h (check)
- Motorbike taxi to Setse Beach: about 3,000–5,000 kyat
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (min ga la ba)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay zu tin ba deh)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (beh loke leh)
- အိမ်သာဘယ်မှာလဲ — Where is the toilet? (ein-tha beh ma leh)
English is not widely spoken outside tourist spots; a phrasebook or translation app helps.
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 Kyaikkami. 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 (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 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
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