Major city · Myanmar
Thandwe
Skip Thandwe: ongoing conflict, airport closed, limited transport and no tourist accommodation.
Thandwe is a seaport town in Rakhine State with few services for visitors. The airport has been closed since mid‑2024, buses are long and uncomfortable, and there is no tourist lodging. Travel is only advisable for locals or aid work; most tourists should choose Ngapali Beach instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, cooler season)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon) and any period of armed conflict
- Airport
- SNW
- Nights
- 0
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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 Thandwe191 ▾
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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 Thandwe, 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
- SafetyHigh risk due to armed conflict; only travel if essential and with up‑to‑date security information.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 fire and ambulance · 191 tourist police (rakhine) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSNW Thandwe Airport (Closed to flights since mid‑2024 due to conflict).
- Getting aroundBuses from Yangon take 18–20 h and are uncomfortable on hill sections; local buses stop at Thandwe Bus Station.
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 to flights since mid‑2024 due to conflict)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thandwe: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Buses from Yangon take 18–20 h and are uncomfortable on hill sections; local buses stop at Thandwe Bus Station. No regular taxis or ride‑share services reported.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nan Daw Pagoda
skipDoor to door: ≈10 min walk
Walk about 1 km (0.6 mi) north‑west from Thandwe Bus StationWalk about 0.6 mi (1 km) north‑west from Thandwe Bus Station
Viewpoint, but requires early rise
"Dead" Monk monastery
skipDoor to door: ≈30 min by car
Drive 17 km (11 mi) south on highwayDrive 11 mi (17 km) south on highway
Monastery with preserved monk; remote
Kinmaw village
skipDoor to door: ≈35 min by car
Drive 18 km (11 mi) north on highwayDrive 11 mi (18 km) north on highway
Rural village, limited facilities
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.
None (no tourist accommodation)
Check for local guesthouses or aid‑agency housing if required
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 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| No tourist accommodation1 × 1 night × MMK 0 | MMK 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MMK 15,000 | MMK 15,000 |
| Yangon → Thandwe bus1 × MMK 14,000 · check | MMK 14,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 2,900 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 31,900 per person per day, bed included | MMK 31,900 |
Check local guesthouses or aid housing if required
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local market snack | MMK 200–500 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | MMK 300–600 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Arakan Army control since 2024 makes travel risky; check current security advice.
- Road conditions on the last 200 km (124 mi) are poor; motion sickness likely.Road conditions on the last 124 mi (200 km) are poor; motion sickness likely.
- No reliable accommodation; plan to stay elsewhere.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire and ambulance
- 199
- Tourist police (Rakhine)
- 191
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ThandweThandwe
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My bed tonight
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို ဦးတည်ပေးပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire and ambulance199
Embassy
Check the US consular services in Yangon; other nations use Yangon or Mandalay missions.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yangon → Thandwe bus: ≈ 12,000–16,000 kyat, 18–20 h (check)
Say or show
- တောင်းပန်ပါတယ် — Excuse me / Sorry (taung pan ba de)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kye zu tin ba de)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ? — How much is it? (be laut le?)
- ဘတ်စီစတင်နေရာဘယ်မှာလဲ? — Where is the bus station? (bus station 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 Thandwe. 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–Apr (dry, cooler season) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon) and any period of armed conflict
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Consider staying in Ngapali Beach (≈10 km north) where hotels exist.
- If travel is essential, arrange local guide and verify road safety daily.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Thandwe
- secondaryWikivoyage: Thandwe, revision 5238776 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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