Sittwe Airport – AKY Airport
Sittwe Airport is an airport located in the beautiful city of Sittwe, the capital city of Rakhine State in Myanmar. It operates domestic flights to different destinations in the country. Sittwe Airport is only one of 26 airports in the country but it is serviced by several airlines.
Best Time to Visit
Sittwe Airport or AKY Airport started out as RAF Station Sittwe. It was a military airfield used in World War II. It wasn’t until 1947 when the International Aero Limited Company handed the airfield to the Department of Civil Aviation. The airport was then upgraded and featured a 6,000 feet by 140 feet runway with a gravel mixed asphalt surface. In 2002, the airport building was extended. On May 2009, the runway was added with a 4 feet thick asphalt concrete layer to be able to cater to F-28 jets. The airport is equipped with HF, VHF, NDB, as well as Night Landing Facilities. As many as 90,000 passengers were accommodated in the years 2010-2011 and it is estimated to be able to accommodate as much as 150,000 passengers annually. Residents from Thandwe, Yangon, and Kyaukpyu land in Sittwe Airport upon arrival to the city.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers will find a number of hotels are located near Sittwe Airport. Hotel Memory offers affordable accommodations and is only 9 minutes away from the airport. Shwe Myint Mho Guest House is also located not far away and offers cozy rooms at an affordable price. The Shwe Thazin Hotel features warm and welcoming rooms reminiscent of the city’s culture.
On this page it is easy to search for Sittwe, Myanmar airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Sittwe, Myanmar (AKY) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AKY airport.
Most of these AKY
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Sittwe, Myanmar
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Sittwe, Myanmar Hotels
View all Sittwe, Myanmar (AKY) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Sittwe, Myanmar (AKY) location map.
Weather Forecast for Sittwe, Myanmar (AKY)
If you planning to travel to Sittwe, Myanmar (AKY), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:09 PM.
The temperature feels like 88.85 with a humidity level of 88 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 87 percent with visibility at 12.4 percent.
Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:26 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/3
Heavy rain
82°F
High: 84°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 90%
Tuesday
6/4
Overcast clouds
84°F
High: 86°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 40%
Wednesday
6/5
Overcast clouds
85°F
High: 89°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/6
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
85°F
High: 88°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 90%
Friday
6/7
Overcast clouds
84°F
High: 86°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
6/8
Overcast clouds
84°F
High: 86°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Sittwe, Myanmar AKY airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AKY airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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