Travelling from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Changsha Airport (CSX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport.
Changsha's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kunming.
Each week, there are 89 Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your KMG to CSX flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport to pick from. When organising your Changsha journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of China:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Eastern.
Hainan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for KMG to CSX flights, with 98.36% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KMG and CSX include:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chongqing Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Changsha Airport (CSX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport flight is £70. A return plane ticket is currently £136. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from KMG to CSX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport.
Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
Kunming Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from KMG arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Kunming Airport from central Kunming, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kms (15 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to KMG:
Arriving at Changsha Airport (CSX)
Consider booking a hotel close to CSX if you have a late Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Changsha and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Changsha Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your ride from Changsha Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Changsha Airport (CSX) to central Changsha
You'll find CSX at Changsha Ave.
Changsha Airport is approximately 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Changsha. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Changsha Airport (CSX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Changsha in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kunming Airport to Changsha Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Changsha, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KMG to CSX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Wuhan is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Changsha. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
Nanchang is another standout destination in China and is around 290 kms (180 miles) east of Changsha. No journey is complete without a visit to Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and Nanchang Bridge.
