Travelling from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Seoul. Check out your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when reserving your flight from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
4 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight.
Kunming Changshui International Airport is located in Kunming. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour behind Seoul.
The busiest route is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). There are 6 direct services every week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 6:50am departure between ICN and KMG.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to KMG, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can hop on a direct flight from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Korean Air is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport departing from ICN.
Korean Air ranks first in bookings for flights from ICN to KMG.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seoul to KMG departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)
From central Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Incheon International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive on time at their destination.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Split up your flight from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Gimpo International Airport and KMG are:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
From central Seoul, GMP is roughly 16 kilometres away. When working out how to get there, find out whether public transport is available or if it's easier to drive.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to KMG flight:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.94%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near KMG:
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport is ر.ق. 307. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 568. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Seoul to KMG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). July is when most people visit Kunming. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
Lock in a Seoul to KMG flight ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kunming to range from 13ºC to 28ºC.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kunming
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Kunming Changshui International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kunming:
Yunnan-Tibet Road and Guandu Ancient Town are just two of the major attractions to put on your Kunming to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out 樱花谷.
Explore more of China
Kaiyuan is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Kunming. Around 161 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Lunachong Village, Lujiang Park and 钟楼.
If you want to check out another corner of China, consider Qujing, about 97 kilometres north-east of Kunming. Zhujiangyuan Ancient Town, Hebin Park and 苗寨 are among its highlights.
