Travelling from Taiyuan Airport (TYN) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Taiyuan and Kunming share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
There are 39 Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport flights each week.
Leave enough time to make your TYN to KMG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport, so getting to Kunming (and then discovering more of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.
China Eastern ranks as the top on-time carrier for TYN to KMG flights, with 86.6% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiyuan Airport (TYN) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
Right now, 95 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 225 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from TYN to KMG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport.
Finding cheap flights from TYN to KMG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Taiyuan Airport (TYN)
The address for TYN is Airport Special Line.
86% of flights leaving Taiyuan Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of TYN.
Central Taiyuan to Taiyuan Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near TYN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Check in to 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 to central Kunming has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kunming in March.
Book your flight from Taiyuan Airport to Kunming Airport for May if you want to visit Kunming during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TYN to KMG in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Kunming is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a visit to Guiyang will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
