Traveling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAA and KMG are:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter China, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAA to KMG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is $197. The cheapest price for a return flight is $449. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MAA to KMG, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
The journey from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near MAA. Whether you're on an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
If you're on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KMG:
Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
Kunming Changshui International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from central Kunming. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kunming. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kunming, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAA to KMG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kunming
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kunming right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from MAA to KMG:
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Complete your Kunming trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Kunming Changshui International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Kunming.
