Thandwe Airport (SNW)

Thandwe, MM 🇲🇲 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

VYTD

IATA

SNW

Elevation

20 ft

Region

MM-16

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Airport Information

GPS Code: VYTD

Local Code: Not available

Location: 18.460699° N, 94.300102° E

Continent: Asia

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers generally find Thandwe Airport (SNW) to be a small and efficient gateway to Ngapali Beach, often praising its convenience and the direct boarding experience. While satisfaction is moderate due to its limited facilities, many appreciate its quick processing times and proximity to their destinations.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficiency and Ease of Access: Passengers often walk directly from the plane to the terminal, and check-in and boarding can be quick. The airport is just a short 8 km taxi ride to Ngapali Beach, making transfers straightforward and fast.
  • Convenient Transportation: Taxis and shared shuttle services are readily available outside the terminal, offering reasonable fares to Ngapali. Many hotels also provide transfer services.
  • Welcoming Atmosphere & Basic Amenities: The terminal is generally described as clean and organized, featuring a waiting area with seating, currency exchange services, and information desks. There's a café and souvenir shops in the check-in area.
  • Good Views: An upper balcony/rooftop area offers good views of the airport and surroundings.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Facilities and Entertainment: Being a smaller, less commercialized airport, Thandwe lacks extensive amenities, shops, or entertainment options in the boarding area.
  • Cleanliness and Maintenance Issues: Some reviews mention bad smells in toilets and a general lack of maintenance.
  • Manual and Slow Processes: Check-in is often handled manually, which can be slow. Security checks are done by hand as there are no scanners, and luggage handling can be unorganized.
  • Immigration Delays: While current estimated wait times for immigration are around 8-9 minutes, some older reviews highlight that immigration can be unusually time-consuming due to detailed passport inspections.

Overall, Thandwe Airport serves its primary purpose as a functional entry point to Ngapali Beach. Travelers should arrive prepared for a basic airport experience with limited amenities, but can generally expect efficient processing, especially for domestic flights, and convenient onward transportation.

Last updated: 54 days ago

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Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
02/20 5502 ft 102 ft BIT Active

Type Description Frequency
TWR TWR 118.7 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
AN Ann NDB 385 kHz
TD Thandwe NDB 270 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis and private cars are the most common way to get from the airport to the hotels at Ngapali Beach. The journey is short, typically 15-20 minutes. Many hotels offer complimentary or paid airport shuttle services, which should be arranged in advance. Taxis are readily available upon arrival, and fares are generally fixed but it's wise to confirm the price before starting your trip.

Rental Cars

Standard self-drive car rental services from international agencies are not available at Thandwe Airport. The typical option is to hire a private car with a local driver for day trips or excursions. This can be arranged through your hotel or a local travel agent in Ngapali.

Public Transportation

There are no formal public bus or train services that directly serve Thandwe Airport. Transportation relies on private hire vehicles, taxis, or pre-booked hotel shuttles. For getting around the Ngapali area, you can hire bicycles, e-bikes, or use local tuk-tuks.

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