Flying from Hefei Airport (HFE) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Hefei and Kunming are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 68 weekly Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your HFE to KMG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport. Travel nonstop to Kunming with these popular carriers and get to know this amazing part of China:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Eastern.
With a dependable 93.46% of services arriving as planned, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating HFE to KMG flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HFE and KMG:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chongqing Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hefei Airport (HFE) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
ر.ق. 369 is the lowest price for a one-way Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 695. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HFE to KMG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HFE to KMG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hefei Airport (HFE)
HFE's address is Xinqiao Ave..
Hefei Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HFE arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Hefei Airport from central Hefei, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HFE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
Reserve a hotel near KMG if you're taking a late Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport to the centre of Kunming has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Kunming. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Hefei Airport to Kunming Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HFE to KMG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've seen Kunming, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel about 434 kilometres north-east to Guiyang to tick off its must-visit sights. From Jiaxiu Tower to Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
