Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport.
Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Hong Kong.
Flights from HKG to KMG start at 11:25 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:05 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, there are 18 weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport flights.
Your HKG to KMG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Kunming (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze with China Eastern. This popular airline has direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport.
China Eastern is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
China Eastern leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HKG to KMG flights, with 86.53% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKG and KMG:
Guangzhou Airport
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
Rs31,972 is the lowest price for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs47,580. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HKG to KMG, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to Hong Kong Intl Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong Intl Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HKG:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KMG instead:
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Kunming based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kunming Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HKG to KMG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Kunming has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a visit to Guiyang will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, head for Lijiang, roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming. Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley are key highlights.