Flying from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport.
Hangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kunming.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 124 weekly Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your KMG to HGH flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport. Travel nonstop to Hangzhou with these popular carriers and experience this exciting part of China:
China Eastern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Kunming Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering KMG to HGH flights. An exceptional 94.64% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KMG and HGH:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changsha Airport
Jinjiang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
87 € is the lowest price for a one-way Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. Return flights start at 242 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from KMG to HGH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart KMG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Kunming to Kunming Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KMG:
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
If you're coming in on a late Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near HGH:
Grab a Hangzhou Airport rental car and explore corners of Hangzhou that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of securing the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Hangzhou Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
The quietest month for a flight from Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Hangzhou based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Kunming Airport to Hangzhou Airport for August if you want to explore Hangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KMG to HGH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Hangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-east of Hangzhou, a trip to Shanghai will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou, Nanjing is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
