Meiktila: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Meiktila is a city of 177,442 people in Myanmar (Mandalay Region), 244 m (801 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Mandalay International Airport (MDL), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including Meiktila Railway Station.
Key facts
Daylight in Meiktila runs from about 10 h 54 min a day in late December to 13 h 27 min in late June (computed for 20.88° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Meiktila is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mandalay International Airport (MDL), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 14,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Heho Airport (HEH, 98 km).
Flights to Meiktila: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Meiktila Railway Station. Trains to Meiktila
Buses to Meiktila · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Mandalay, 124 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Nay Pyi Taw, 129 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Kalemyo, 317 km — buses · car rental
- Bago, 399 km — buses · car rental
- Amarapura, 116 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Yawnghwe, 114 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Monywa, 156 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Kyaukpyu, 290 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Sittwe, 319 km — buses · car rental
- Taunggyi, 123 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Meiktila?
Mandalay International Airport (MDL), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Meiktila?
About 177,442 people live in Meiktila (GeoNames).
What time zone is Meiktila in?
Asia/Yangon, currently UTC+6:30.
What currency is used in Meiktila?
The Kyat (MMK). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Meiktila?
Mandalay (124 km), Nay Pyi Taw (129 km), Kalemyo (317 km), Bago (399 km), Amarapura (116 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.