Flying from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kunming.
There are 134 Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights every week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KMG to CAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport, so getting to Guangzhou (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Southern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that operates KMG to CAN flights. A reliable 88.58% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between KMG and CAN include:
Haikou Airport
Sanya Airport
Nanning Airport
Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from KMG land at their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Central Kunming to Kunming Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near KMG? If you're catching an early flight from Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're getting in on a late Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAN:
Travel where the road takes you with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that most tourists miss.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Kunming Airport to Guangzhou Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KMG to CAN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.