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Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CCU - KMG
6h 22m
¥1,216–2,875
Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
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1. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane LKO - KMG
10h 49m
¥1,009–3,016
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Delhi to Kathmandubus
2. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
3. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
5. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
6. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
4d
¥1,716–2,604
Fly from Hyderabad
1. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HYD - KMG
10h 29m
¥1,018–3,031

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

6Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

¥1,084Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,537.5 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between India and Kunming, China?

China Eastern Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 6 times a week.

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Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous