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Connecting Myanmar's destinations by air.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Yangon, Myanmar
Air Bagan was a privately owned Myanmar airline that operated domestic and limited regional flights. Founded in 2004, it became one of the prominent private carriers serving key destinations within Myanmar, including Yangon, Mandalay, and the historic Bagan region.
The airline operated a mixed fleet of turboprop and jet aircraft suited to Myanmar's varied airport infrastructure. It served both business and leisure travelers, capitalizing on growing tourism interest in Myanmar during the 2010s.
Air Bagan suspended operations around 2020, citing financial difficulties and a challenging aviation environment in Myanmar. Its cessation was part of a broader contraction in Myanmar's private aviation sector.
Hubs & network
Air Bagan primarily operated from Yangon International Airport as its main hub.
Fleet
Air Bagan operated a mix of ATR 72 turboprops and Airbus A320 jet aircraft on its domestic and regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Air Bagan was one of Myanmar's first privately owned airlines following liberalization of the aviation sector.
- ›The airline was named after the ancient city of Bagan, a major cultural and tourist landmark in Myanmar.
- ›Air Bagan suffered a fatal crash in December 2012 near Heho Airport, resulting in casualties.
- ›The airline expanded its fleet with Airbus A320 aircraft to serve higher-capacity routes.
- ›Air Bagan ceased operations around 2020 amid financial difficulties.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (29 legs)
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Route network
AKY → RGNAT7
CNX → RGNAT7
HEH → MDLAT7
HEH → RGNAT7
HEH → THLAT7
KET → RGNAT7
KYP → RGNAT7
MDL → HEHAT7
MDL → MYTAT7
MDL → NYUAT7
MDL → RGNAT7
MYT → MDLAT7
MYT → PBUAT7
MYT → RGNAT7
NYU → HEHAT7
NYU → MDLAT7
NYU → RGNAT7
PBU → MYTAT7
RGN → AKYAT7
RGN → CNXAT7
RGN → HEHAT7
RGN → KYPAT7
RGN → MDLAT7
RGN → MYTAT7
RGN → NYUAT7
RGN → THLAT7
THL → HEHAT7
THL → KETAT7
THL → RGNAT7
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
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