Kunming City is the capital of the province of Yunnan. The city is one of the fastest growing in China, becoming a hub for business, trade, politics, communications, and culture. It is a mix of the ancient and the new, combining both its modern districts and old areas to create a charming yet exciting destination. Visitors frequently flock to Kunming for its theaters, museums, art galleries, clubs, and its famous restaurants. Owing to its constant temperate climate, Kunming is also known affectionately as the City of Eternal Spring. All year round, regardless of the season, the city seems to be caught in eternal springtime. Kunming is also home to ancient temples, lush gardens, mountain views, pavilions, and rock caves.

Currently, no direct flights are available to Kunming from the United States. The city may be reached through many major Southeast Asian cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kolkata, Singapore, Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok, Mandalay, Hanoi, and Vientiane. Cheap domestic flights may also be booked via Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Baoshan, and other major Chinese cities. International flights are serviced by carriers such as Thai Airways, Hong Kong Express, Dragonair, China Eastern, Korean Air, Lao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and SilkAir. If you want to save money on airfare, fly during the off-peak season, which is the winter months from November to early spring.

Airports Serving Kunming, China

Flights to Kunming go through the Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG), located just four km from the city center. It is one of the oldest and busiest hubs in China, serving 15.8 million passengers during one of its busiest years. It is also considered a gateway to and from major cities in Southeast Asia.