Thandwe Airport – SNW Thandwe

Thandwe Airport is operating under the airport code SNW and is located in Thandwe, Myanmar. The local government operates this public airport. SNW-Thandwe services several airlines including Myanmar National Airlines, Air KBZ, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, and Yangon Airways. These airlines offer domestic flights to Sittwe, Bassein, Kyaukpyu, Mandalay, and Yangon.

The most popular routes to and from this airport are Yangon Sittwe, and Mandalay. There are approximately 120 flights and 5 routes operating in SNW Airport connecting Thandwe to 5 cities and 1 country.

Best Time to Visit

SNW Airport mainly serves the town of Thandwe in the Rakhine including the surrounding city of Gyeiktaw. The town of Thandwe was formerly known as Sandoway and is considered a major seaport in the western part of Myanmar. As of 2014, this town has a total population of 133,484 residents.

What to Do & Area Attractions

When comes to airports in Thandwe, the nearest airport to town is Thandwe Airport with a distance of 6.8 miles from the city center.  For alternative routes, the closest airport to SNW is Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP) located in Burma and is 86 miles from Thandwe Airport.

There are several hotels near SNW Airport including the White Sand Guest Villa, which is only 0.5 miles away. Another hotel with exceptional reviews is the Hilton Ngapali Resort and Spa with a short distance of 0.7 miles from the airport.  This hotel is a popular spot for many passengers traveling to the city.