Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 15,982

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +5.75%

In August 2025, Kunming Changshui International Airport handled 15,982 departures, a +5.75% year-over-year change as carriers optimized capacity for late‑summer demand. The uplift strengthened Yunnan’s domestic connectivity and regional links, with schedules concentrated around weekend peaks.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 82.12%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +2.38 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 1,128

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -30.33%

Departure on-time performance reached 82.12% with +2.38 percentage points versus last year; afternoon convective weather and air traffic flow programs still created pockets of delay. Cancelled departures fell to 1,128 (-30.33% YoY), easing disruption for most travelers.

Airlines Serving Kunming Changshui International Airport

Service at Kunming Changshui International Airport is provided by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers. The network centers on major domestic trunks and selective regional international routes across Southeast and South Asia, supporting the hub role in Yunnan.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, Kunming Changshui International Airport expects broadly steady schedules and departure punctuality near current levels, with afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks posing localized delay risks. Passengers should book morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.