Travelling from Ningbo Airport (NGB) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport.
Ningbo and Kunming share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 57 weekly Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available. Ruili Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NGB to KMG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Kunming, China. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Eastern.
Spring Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for NGB to KMG flights, with 87.5% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NGB and KMG:
Chongqing Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ningbo Airport (NGB) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
At the moment, 59 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 119 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NGB to KMG if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from NGB to KMG.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ningbo Airport (NGB)
You'll find NGB at 017 County Rd..
84% of flights leaving Ningbo Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of NGB.
Ningbo Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Ningbo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to NGB:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KMG instead:
Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Kunming. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kunming in March.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Ningbo Airport to Kunming Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NGB to KMG in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Kunming has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a visit to Guiyang will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.