Transfer to/from - Kunming Changshui Airport (KMG)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Vehicles from app-based transport companies pick up passengers in Zone H, on level B3 of the terminal.

Bus

The Airport Express service (Tel +86 400 027 2999) departs from outside Gate 3, on level B1 of the Domestic Arrivals Hall, and travels to Xinying, Taili Hotel, and Kunming Railway Station. It operates from 8:00 am to 2:00 am.

There are also services to Kunming South Railway Station between 9:40 am and 5:00 pm.

200 metres west of Gate B14 is the long-distance bus stop. These buses travel to surrounding cities, such as Chuxiong, Qujing, Anning, Xuanwei, Yuxi City, Chengjian, Luoping, Luliangnan, Wenshan Beiqiao, Zhaotong, Lufeng, and Dongchuan.

Metro

Line 6 of Kunming Rail Transit departs from the station located on level B2 and heads to East Coach Station in Kunming’s city centre, with a journey time of around 20 minutes. Departures every 15 min. between 6:20 am and 11:00 pm. Other stops include Dabanqiao, Juhua, Dongjiao Road, Chajie, and Tangzixiang.

At East Coach Station, you can transfer to Line 3 towards Hongqiao, Taipingcun, Jinmasi, Dashuying, Tuodong Stadium, and Dongfeng Square.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxis are the most convenient and fastest way to reach the city centre, but also the most expensive. Taxi ranks are located in front of Gate 3, on level B1, and the journey to Kunming city centre takes about 20 minutes. One of the companies you can book in advance with is Kunming Taxi (Tel +86 871 331 2533). Extra charges apply between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am. It is advisable to have your destination name written in Chinese, as drivers usually do not speak or understand English.

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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