Kawthoung Airport
Airport Airport
Kawthoung Airport serves Kawthaung (southernmost Myanmar) and nearby islands. It is a small regional airport handling domestic flights into Myanmar and is used by travelers connecting to the Thailand border and local ferry services.
Terminal Guide for Kawthoung Airport #
The airport is a small single‑terminal facility focused on domestic traffic. Expect a modest check‑in hall, a security/boarding area and a simple arrivals area; facilities are basic and geared to short domestic operations.
Getting to and From Kawthoung Airport #
Kawthoung Airport is a short drive from Kawthaung town and the local ferry/immigration pier used for crossings to Ranong, Thailand. Travel time to the town and pier is typically under 15 minutes by taxi or tuk‑tuk.
- Taxi/tuk‑tuk: Short rides to Kawthaung town and the ferry pier; negotiate fare in advance.
- Ferry/boat: Regular ferry crossings connect Kawthaung with Ranong (Thailand); allow extra time for immigration.
- Bus/coach: No scheduled long‑distance bus services from the airport; local minibuses operate in town.
- Driving: Short local roads; travel times are brief but depend on local traffic and road conditions.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kawthoung Airport #
The airport offers very basic facilities: a small arrivals/departures hall and limited food/drink options. There is minimal retail, limited or no ATMs, and little in the way of lounges. Accessibility is basic; expect steps and simple ramps rather than comprehensive facilities.
Tips for Kawthoung Airport #
- If you plan to continue from Kawthaung to Thailand, check the ferry schedule to Ranong in advance - crossing times and immigration windows can change.
- Carry your passport and visa documents when leaving the airport for the ferry terminal; border formalities are handled at the pier.
- Expect only basic services at the airport; bring local currency (Myanmar kyat) as card/ATM access is limited.
Weather & Climate near Kawthoung Airport #
Kawthoung Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (3907 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (460 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (635 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (644 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (749 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (627 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (372 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
