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Live forecast for both cities, 03 Nov to 06 Nov.
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Air distance is about 3,156 km. 9 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 4h 55m · China Eastern |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:45 · Singapore Airlines |
| Last departure of the day | 23:00 · Thai AirAsia |
| Flight options found | 31 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 1 |
| Airport codes | Colombo–CMB, Kunming–KMG |
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The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 31 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:45 and the last around 23:00. The fastest flight takes about 4h 55m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from ₹24,729, Morning from ₹32,992, Night from ₹40,721. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Colombo is often the first Sri Lankan stop after landing at Bandaranaike International Airport near Katunayake. Pettah’s market streets, the Gangaramaya temple and Galle Face Green show different parts of the city within a compact area, although road traffic changes the pace. The National Museum adds an indoor visit, and Colombo Fort remains an important transport point. Indian travellers can spend a day here before taking a train south or beginning a wider island route.
Fort is the practical choice when a rail departure forms part of a short stay; Galle Face instead puts the seafront within easy reach. Cinnamon Gardens suits the National Museum and Independence Square. Bandaranaike Airport is at Katunayake, outside Colombo, so an airport hotel and a central city hotel serve different purposes. A late arrival followed by an early flight may favour the airport area, whereas a day of sightseeing needs the road transfer into Colombo itself.
Pettah and Fort fit together as a market-and-architecture walk, while Gangaramaya and the nearby lake area belong to another circuit. The National Museum is a collection visit rather than a brief stop on the way to a train, so pair it with Cinnamon Gardens. Galle Face Green is a flexible evening endpoint after those indoor sights. City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened in August 2025, adding hotel, dining and entertainment facilities to the central waterfront area; it is separate from the older museum district. For onward rail travel, identify Colombo Fort station on the ticket rather than treating every Colombo station as interchangeable. Pettah’s commercial lanes can be awkward with wheeled luggage, making Fort accommodation useful when combining a market visit with an onward train.
December to March, around 23–32°C, with comparatively drier west-coast weather.
By Air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of Colombo; allow roughly 45–75 minutes by road. Airport bus 187, taxis and hired cars connect with the city.
By Rail: Colombo Fort is the main rail hub for routes towards Kandy, Galle and other destinations.
By Road: Airport bus 187 uses the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway; long-distance buses leave from city terminals.
Walk the Galle Face Green seafront.
Explore market lanes in Pettah.
Visit Gangaramaya Temple near Beira Lake.
See Sri Lankan collections at the National Museum of Colombo.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Kunming is often a gateway to wider Yunnan, but its own streets justify a slower start. Green Lake Park is close to older neighbourhoods, and Yuantong Temple gives a quieter stop within the urban core. The Stone Forest is outside the city and needs a separate excursion. Travellers from India can use the airport metro, though reaching a central hotel may require a line change. Keep the airport and railway station names distinct when planning onward travel.
Green Lake is a useful base for a first visit focused on older Kunming, with Yuantong Temple and central neighbourhood walks forming a manageable programme. A hotel chosen for Kunming South railway station serves a different purpose and places the emphasis on an onward train rather than the older urban core. Keep that distinction in mind when dividing nights between Kunming and other Yunnan destinations.
Metro Line 6 links Changshui Airport with Tangzixiang through the eastern side of the city. East Bus Station is an interchange on this route, not the only possible end point for an airport journey. Use the station nearest the hotel to decide where to change. Kunming Station and Kunming South are also separate railway destinations, so the departure station should be settled before arranging the final transfer.
Put the Stone Forest on a dedicated excursion outside the city. It does not fit naturally between Green Lake and Yuantong Temple, even though all three often appear in a short itinerary. Dianchi Lake forms another outing away from the older streets and can become the focus of a separate day. For a brief stop, the Green Lake area and Kunming Old Street give a more compact introduction before taking on those longer trips.
March to May or September to November, about 12–24°C, for parks and excursions.
By Air: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is about 25 km northeast of central Kunming; Metro Line 6 connects to the wider network, with many central trips taking 40–60 minutes. Buses and taxis also operate.
By Rail: Kunming and Kunming South stations serve different rail routes; check the exact departure point.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect the terminals with city districts; coaches serve wider Yunnan.
Walk around Green Lake Park.
Visit Yuantong Temple respectfully.
Explore Kunming Old Street.
Reserve a separate day for the Stone Forest.
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Colombo to Kunming dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹24,729. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Colombo (CMB) and Kunming (KMG) is about 3,156 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is listed on this page for Colombo to Kunming, operated by China Eastern. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
China Eastern, Air China and AirAsia are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Colombo to Kunming flight on this page takes about 4h 55m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) and 30 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Colombo to Kunming fare on this page is ₹24,729. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹196,230, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On this page, Thai AirAsia has the lowest Colombo to Kunming fare, starting from ₹24,729. Air China is next, from ₹27,016. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:45 and the last around 23:00, local time at Colombo. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 3,156.15 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ₹24,729 | 14/11/2026 | Thai AirAsia | 23:00 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ₹24,234 | 27/11/2026 | Thai AirAsia | 23:00 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ₹23,493 | 26/01/2027 | Thai AirAsia | 23:00 |
FlyX lists each Colombo to Kunming flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.
The aerial distance between Colombo and Kunming is about 3,156 KM. In these results, journey times range from 4h 55m to 48h 5m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Colombo to Kunming flight duration is approximately 4 hours 55 minutes non-stop. There is 1 non-stop Colombo to Kunming direct flight on the departure date shown on this page. Colombo to Kunming flight distance is around 3,156 KM.
The search for these dates returned 31 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from Colombo is at 00:45 and the last is at 23:00. Flights leave from Bandaranayake and land at Kunming.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Colombo to Kunming |
| Aerial Distance | 3,156 KM |
| Flight Duration | 4h 55m - 48h 5m |
| Airport Codes | Colombo - CMB, Kunming - KMG |
| Total Flights Available | 31 flights1 direct30 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:45 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:00 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 5 flights0 direct5 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 1 flight0 direct1 with layover |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 25 flights1 direct24 with layovers |
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