Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know
Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, making Kunming seven hours ahead of Amsterdam.
To ensure you catch your AMS to KMG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and KMG:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Daxing International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
$482 is the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight. Return flights start at $836. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to KMG, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AMS to KMG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Consider staying in a hotel near KMG if you're catching a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Changshui International Airport to central 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kunming in April.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kunming Changshui International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kunming during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to KMG in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've done Kunming, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 434 kilometres north-east to Guiyang to tick off its popular sights. From Jiaxiu Tower to Hongfu Temple and Guizhou Provincial Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Viewing Platform of Lion Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool Park and Lashi Lake.
