Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know
The timezone in Kunming is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your MAA to KMG flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAA and KMG:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
RM1,171 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,582. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to KMG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KMG instead:
Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
The street address for KMG is 004 County Rd.
Kunming Changshui International Airport to the centre of Kunming has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kunming in April.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to KMG in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guiyang is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kunming. Around 434 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Jiaxiu Tower, Hongfu Temple and Guizhou Provincial Museum.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Viewing Platform of Lion Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool Park and Lashi Lake.
