Peak season for travelJanuary S$140 | Off-season for travelJuly S$173 | Cheapest return ticket priceS$1,267 Singapore(SIN) ⇒ Kunming(KMG) |
Prices shown are for 1 adult ticket including taxes & fees.(As ticket fares can change frequently, these advertised prices are for reference only. The actual prices will be shown at time of booking.)
| Flight info. | Departure | Arrival | Route | Weekly Schedule | |
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MI8452 Silkair | 08:05 SIN 12:10 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | ---W--- | Search | |
SQ5112 Singapore Airlines | 08:10 SIN 12:05 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | ---W--- | Search | |
SQ8452 Singapore Airlines | 08:20 SIN 12:05 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | ---W--- | Search | |
MU5082 China Eastern Airlines | 12:40 SIN 16:35 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | S------ | Search | |
TR160 Scoot | 13:45 SIN 17:45 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | -M----- | Search | |
SQ5116 Singapore Airlines | 13:55 SIN 17:45 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | ----T-- | Search | |
MI8450 Silkair | 14:15 SIN 18:15 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | ----T-- | Search | |
MI8454 Silkair | 21:00 SIN 01:00 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | S-T---- | Search | |
VA5807 Virgin Australia | 22:15 SIN 02:15 KMG | Singapore to Kunming | ----T-- | Search | |
Known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” Kunming located in the Chinese province of Yunnan is popular for year-long pleasant weather and blooming flowers. Located at a height of 2000 metres, Kunming has a mild and temperate climate with cool winters and pleasant summers. This Chinese town has a rich history spanning over 2400 years mainly because of its geographical location. Kunming was the main gateway to the Silk road route that facilitated Chinese trade with India, Myanmar, and other countries.
Along with being a popular tourist destination in southern China, Kunming is the political and cultural capital of the Yunnan province.
Tip: Snowfalls are very rare in Kunming with the last one recorded in January 2016.
The Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is the main airport that connects Kunming to prominent south-east Asian cities and other destinations within China. KMG is located around 25 kilometers from the Kunming city with a taxi ride taking approximately 30-40 minutes to traverse the distance.
Alternatively, air passengers can reach Kunming city from KMG through a metro line that connects the airport to the East Bus station that provides local bus connectivity into the city.
Air travellers can book direct flights to Kunming from international locations including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, and Kolkata. Some of the prominent airlines that operate daily flights from Singapore to Kunming include Air Asia, China Eastern, and Singapore Airlines.
With the increasing number of tourists visiting Kunming, many airlines offer cheap flights from Singapore to Kunming that can help in reducing their travelling budget.
Tip: The average flight time from Singapore to Kunming is approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Thanks to its cool climate, Kunming is popular for growing flowering plants. Flower lovers are treated to a variety of flowers in the city’s botanical gardens and flower exhibitions. The Kunming city centre is also popular with tourists with the main squares featuring ancient architecture and archways.
Other tourist attractions include an ancient Buddhist temple dating back 1200 years and a number of local museums featuring the rich culture of Yunnan, its zoology, and even a railway museum.
Tourists can commute in and around Kunming by local taxis, city buses, or by rented bicycles. Food lovers in Kunming can treat themselves to local Yunnanese delicacies featuring steamed rice, chicken, roasted ducks, or rice cakes. Chinese and Burmese cuisine are the main offering of restaurants in Kunming, while a few restaurants in the city’s bar street serve western cuisine.
Tip: Built in the year 1936, the Kunming zoo features over 300 animal species.
Kunming city offers a range of accommodation option for every budget. Tourists can choose from a variety of premium hotels along with mid-range hotels that offer value for their money.
Budget travellers can opt for any of the many budget hotels located near the Kunming railway station and along the Beijing road to the north of the railway station.
Tip: While Kunming has pleasant weather throughout the year, the best time to visit is from March to October.
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