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Pathein: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Pathein, formerly called Bassein, is the largest city and the capital of the Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar.

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Now in the cityPathein+27°CClear night · sunrise 06:09 AMupdated 12:41 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rateK 2,098.63per 1 $MMK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Worth a day trip
Pathein in pictures23 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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New information about mobile device registration and drone use (‘Safety and security’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Yangon International Airport RGN150 km away — the nearest airport
Thandwe Airport SNW192 km from the centre
Kyaukpyu Airport KYP319 km from the centre

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