Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Kunming Airport (KMG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Kunming's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as George Town.
To ensure you catch your PEN to KMG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Kunming (and then discovering more of China!) is a cinch with BatikAir Malaysia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is BatikAir Malaysia.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PEN and KMG include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Kunming Airport (KMG)
Currently, $205 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Penang Airport to Kunming Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $364. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PEN to KMG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PEN to KMG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
68% of flights departing from Penang Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Penang Airport from central George Town, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PEN. Whether you have an early flight from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kunming Airport (KMG)
If you're arriving on a late Penang Airport to Kunming Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KMG:
Getting from Kunming Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
You'll find KMG at 004 County Rd.
From Kunming Airport, Kunming is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Airport (KMG)
The quietest month for a flight from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kunming based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kunming is May, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Penang Airport to Kunming Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PEN to KMG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Kunming is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres north-east of Kunming, a trip to Guiyang will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Jiaxiu Tower, Guanyin Cave and Yelang Ancient City.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Kunming, Lijiang is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.