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There are 7 ways to get from India to Kunming by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane MAA - KMG
9h 54m
¥1,110–3,116
Train, drive to Jessore Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Bangaon Jntrain
2. Drive from Bangaon Jn to Jessore Airport (JSR)car
3. Fly from Jessore Airport (JSR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane JSR - KMG
25h 40m
¥852–3,142
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Delhi to Kathmandubus
2. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
3. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
5. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
6. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
4d
¥1,666–2,514
Fly from Hyderabad
1. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HYD - KMG
9h 54m
¥968–3,232
Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DEL - KMG
9h 35m
¥860–2,916
Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CCU - KMG
6h 22m
¥1,316–2,875
Train, train to Shahjalal International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Gedetrain
2. Take the train from Darshana Halt to Biman Bandartrain
3. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DAC - KMG
15h 45m
¥991–3,631

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

32Weekly Planes

8h 47mAverage Duration

¥1,042Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,785.2 km
Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between India and Kunming, China?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 5 times a day.

Airlines

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Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Yangon

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ¥1,700–4,300

Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: ¥1,000–3,400

Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Suvarnabhumi

Ave. Duration: 7h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥1,500–3,700

Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 11h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥1,200–3,700

Flights from Hyderabad to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Thursday
Estimated price: ¥950–3,200

Flights from Hyderabad to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Suvarnabhumi

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥1,300–3,700

Flights from Hyderabad to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Noi Bai International

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,200–3,200

Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: ¥900–3,000

Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kathmandu

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥850–2,900

Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Suvarnabhumi

Ave. Duration: 7h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥1,100–3,700

Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Noi Bai International

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,000–2,900

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 40m
When: Friday
Estimated price: ¥800–2,900

Flights from Jessore Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Shahjalal International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 55m
When: Tuesday to Saturday
Estimated price: ¥800–3,000

Flights from Jessore Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Shahjalal International Airport, Kathmandu

Ave. Duration: 23h
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: ¥1,000–3,400

Flights from Shahjalal International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥950–3,400

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Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous