Meeting someone at Sittwe Airport.
Sittwe Airport (AKY · VYSW), Rakhine State, Myanmar. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Sittwe Airport
Make a sign for AKY Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Sittwe Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at AKY, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Myanmar are usually much quicker.
Sittwe runs on Asia/Yangon time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of AKY: Kyaukpyu KYP (105 km), Cox's Bazar CXB (175 km), Magway MWQ (216 km), Thandwe SNW (239 km), Nyaung U NYU (244 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Sittwe?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like AKY usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at AKY?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at AKY right now?
Sittwe runs on Asia/Yangon time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at AKY without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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