Longtail Aviation
A Myanmar scheduled carrier operating domestic links under the legal identity Air Mandalay, with regional turboprops suited to short routes and smaller airports.
About Longtail Aviation
Longtail Aviation is identified in this directory with the legal name Air Mandalay, a Myanmar carrier founded in 1994. Air Mandalay developed as a privately operated scheduled airline focused on connecting the country’s principal commercial centres and tourism gateways. Its 6T airline code and Air Mandalay identity have historically been associated with domestic passenger services rather than a large international network.
Yangon is the airline’s primary departure hub and the broadest point in its network, followed by Mandalay, Heho, Nyaung-u and Dawei. Its schedule covers 10 destinations within Myanmar through 28 routes. Important links include Yangon and Mandalay alongside regional services to Heho, Thandwe, Sittwe, Tachilek, Myeik and Kawthaung, serving business, leisure and local travel demand.
The aircraft family associated with the airline is the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR, a twin-engine turboprop widely used for short regional sectors. This type is well suited to Myanmar’s domestic network and airports where runway or demand conditions may not justify larger jets. Flights are generally arranged around a straightforward regional economy-class product, with service and cabin amenities varying by route and operating circumstances.
Longtail Aviation is not identified as a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, so travellers should not expect alliance-wide earning, lounge access or protected connections. No dedicated frequent-flyer programme can be confirmed. Passengers connecting from another airline should therefore treat separate bookings carefully and allow sufficient time between flights, particularly when baggage must be collected and checked again.
The airline’s main strength is direct access between Myanmar cities that may otherwise require lengthy overland travel or a connection through Yangon. Its ATR aircraft are practical for these relatively short sectors. The trade-off is a compact domestic network with fewer schedule alternatives than a major carrier, so passengers should reconfirm operating times, baggage conditions and connection plans close to departure.
Good to know
Flying with Longtail Aviation — what to expect
Domestic Network
The airline’s network is concentrated within Myanmar. Confirm that your arrival airport matches your onward ground-transport plans, especially at regional destinations.
Turboprop Flights
Services use ATR-family turboprops suited to short regional routes. These aircraft have smaller cabins and overhead storage than typical mainline jets.
Check Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances can depend on the fare and operating conditions. Review the allowance shown on your booking and expect cabin bags to fit limited turboprop storage space.
Allow Connection Time
The airline does not offer the protections of a global alliance network. Leave a generous buffer for separately ticketed connections and any required baggage recheck.
Reconfirm Your Flight
Schedules on smaller domestic networks can change with operational conditions. Recheck the departure time and airport information directly before travelling.
Network overview
Where Longtail Aviation flies
Longtail Aviation operates 28 routes to 10 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Mandalay to Yangon (560 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Longtail Aviation flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Mandalay → Yangon
560 km · MDL → RGN
The longest sector in the Longtail Aviation network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Longtail Aviation
Notable destinations on Longtail Aviation's network.
Destination list is indicative of Longtail Aviation's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Longtail Aviation — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The longest route is Mandalay to Yangon, about 560 km nonstop.
- Yangon is Longtail Aviation’s primary hub and busiest departure point. Mandalay, Heho, Nyaung-u and Dawei are also important airports in its network.
- The busiest departure airports are Yangon, Mandalay, Heho, Nyaung-u and Dawei, in that order by number of routes.
- Fares are often lower when booked ahead of busy holiday and tourism periods, although availability varies by route. Compare several travel dates and avoid waiting until the final days before departure where possible.
- Longtail Aviation serves exactly 10 destinations across 1 country, operating 28 routes.
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- Carry-on limits may vary by fare and operating conditions, and ATR turboprops have relatively limited cabin storage. Check the dimensions and weight stated on your ticket or confirm them with the airline before departure.
- Longtail Aviation serves domestic destinations in Myanmar, including Yangon, Mandalay, Heho, Dawei, Thandwe, Kawthaung, Myeik, Nyaung-u, Sittwe and Tachilek.