Travelling from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main terminals.
Kunming is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Kunming Changshui International Airport is located in Kunming, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Vancouver to KMG.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to KMG flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near KMG:
The address for KMG is 004 County Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
At the moment, Rs98,539 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs209,532. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to KMG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). July is the busiest month to visit Kunming. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
When booking your Vancouver to KMG flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Kunming, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC.
More about Kunming
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kunming right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Kunming Changshui International Airport:
Yunnan-Tibet Road and Guandu Ancient Town are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Kunming must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at 樱花谷.
Explore more of China
You've seen Kunming, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel about 161 kilometres south to Kaiyuan to check off its top sights. From Lunachong Village to Lujiang Park and 钟楼, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Kunming, Qujing is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town, Hebin Park and 苗寨.
