Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Kuala Lumpur. Explore your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Around 3 hours 54 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Kuala Lumpur and Kunming (where Kunming Changshui International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), with 33 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KUL to KMG is the 13:05 AirAsia option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:20 with BatikAir Malaysia.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to KMG, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
At KUL, there's a range of carriers operating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport, including:
We make it simple to find a flight from Kuala Lumpur to KMG with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between KUL and KMG include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Nanning Airport (NNG)
The distance from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL is approximately 64 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Want other options for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)? Browse the fares leaving from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Top airlines that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to KMG jetting off from SZB include:
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 27 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Kuala Lumpur to KMG? Relax in a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KMG instead:
Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
Kunming Changshui International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Kunming. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
For a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport, 71 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just 144 €. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ depending on availability.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to KMG.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
April is the quietest time to fly to Kunming. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Kunming. May is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur to KMG during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 16ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
More about Kunming
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kunming right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kunming Changshui International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Huiying Village, Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall and 幻境空间(昆明店) are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Kunming itinerary.
Complete your Kunming trip with a car rental
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