Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Colombo takes around 4.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kunming and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Kunming and Colombo is 3160 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, Penang, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.

Question 6

What airports are near Kunming?

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The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kunming and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Colombo with China Eastern Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Thai Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kunming and Colombo?

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Traveling between Kunming and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kunming?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying

Question 12

How many airports are there near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kunming and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kunming and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£157
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£527
Cheapest round-trip	£407
Average round-trip	£493
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	45-90 min	Rs 3,500 – Rs 4,500; fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and fixed pricing
PickMe (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	50-90 min	Rs 500 – Rs 800; air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD)	every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	28°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

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