Travelling from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kunming.
You can choose from 18 weekly Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:05.
Your KMG to HKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Hong Kong — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
China Eastern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that offers KMG to HKG flights. A reliable 92.75% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between KMG and HKG:
Guangzhou Airport
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Haikou Airport
Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
The address for KMG is 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from KMG reach their destination on time.
Central Kunming to Kunming Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near KMG? If you're boarding an early flight from Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Kunming Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KMG to HKG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in China, head for Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are among the biggest draws.


