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How to get fromIstanbul to Kunmingby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Kunming by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane IST - KMG
    16h 34m
    ¥1,920–5,526

  2. Drive 9,527.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Kunmingcar car 9,527.2 km
    4d 15h
    ¥8,136–11,752

  3. Fly to Dali Huangcaoba, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane IST - DLU
    2. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain train
    19h 35m
    ¥2,341–6,768

Istanbul (IST) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,938Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,993.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 34m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kunming, China?

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 5 times a day.

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