Xiamen to Kunming (XMN–KMG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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XMN–KMG is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 953 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 25 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 2h21-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 21 | 738 | 2h20-4h27 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 21 | 7M8 | 3h-3h03 | – | – | 3U |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 10 | 738 | 2h40-2h45 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| FU Fuzhou Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kunming from Xiamen
| Metric | XMN→KMG | JJN→KMG | LCX→KMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XMN | – | 34 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 126 | 25 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 40m | 2h 8m |
Travel Essentials
XMN: CST · KMG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Kunming.
Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.
Metro Line 6 connects central Kunming; journey to Guangfu Road takes 40–55 minutes (¥6–8), running 6am to 11pm. Transfer at Guangfu Road for Lines 1 and 3 to reach most city areas. Road travel runs long in traffic; the metro avoids that.Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost ¥60–90 and should use the meter. Airport express coaches run to major hotels (¥25–30). Car rental is available at the airport. Kunming is a major domestic hub for Yunnan province; many travelers use it as a gateway to Southeast Asian destinations.
Kunming sits at 1,895m elevation and has one of China's most temperate climates. Nicknamed the "Spring City." Year-round temperatures are mild (8–25°C) and rarely extreme.
Wet season (June–October) brings afternoon monsoon showers, which can cause delays but rarely severe disruptions. The airport's high elevation means thinner air affects aircraft performance in summer heat. Winter (December–February) is dry and sunny. Fog is uncommon.
XMN–KMG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XMN to KMG
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines, Redhill Aviation and Fuzhou Airlines. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XMN to KMG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to KMG is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 953 miles (1,534 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 238 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zhuhai Jinwan, Nanchang Changbei and Fuzhou Changle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Longyan (Liancheng) (LCX) and Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA).