There are 3 ways to get from Mae Sai to Mandalay by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mandalay International Airport
best- Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane THL - MDL
2h 1m$171–352Drive 735.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mae Sai to Mandalaycar 735.6 km
12h 11m$84–121Fly to Heho Airport, drive
- Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane THL - HEH
- Drive from Heho Airport (HEH) to Mandalaycar
4h 38m$130–420
Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mae Sai to Mandalay is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Mae Sai to Mandalay is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $170 - $360.
The distance between Mae Sai and Mandalay is 483 km. The road distance is 735.6 km.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Mae Sai to Mandalay, including transfers.
Mandalay is 30 min behind Mae Sai. It is currently 5:25 PM in Mae Sai and 4:55 PM in Mandalay.
Yes, the driving distance between Mae Sai to Mandalay is 736 km. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Mae Sai to Mandalay.
There are nine+ hotels available in Mandalay.
What companies run services between Mae Sai, Thailand and Mandalay, Myanmar?
Myanmar Airways International flies from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) 3 times a week.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Tachilek to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–310
Flights from Tachilek to Heho Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–380
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