Flying from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Hanoi Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport.
The timezone in Hanoi is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kunming.
Flights from KMG to HAN start from 07:40 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:15 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your KMG to HAN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
China Eastern has direct flights from Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Hanoi — and maybe even more of Vietnam if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that offers KMG to HAN flights. A reliable 96.83% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between KMG and HAN include:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
£110 is the best price for a one-way Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. A return flight starts from £209. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KMG to HAN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KMG to HAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Kunming Airport (KMG)
KMG is located at 004 County Rd.
86% of flights departing from Kunming Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of KMG.
Kunming Airport is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Kunming. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near KMG:
Arriving at Hanoi Airport (HAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Go beyond Hanoi and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Hanoi Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Hanoi Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Hanoi Airport to the centre of Hanoi has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kms (19 miles) away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Hanoi in March.
When reserving your flight from Kunming Airport to Hanoi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Hanoi, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 36ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KMG to HAN in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 23ºC then.