Kunming Airport Sets New Record for Passenger Throughput in 2025, Continues to Strengthen Its International Hub Function

Golden Ten Data reported on January 3 that, according to Kunming Changshui International Airport, in 2025, the airport is expected to handle a total of 340,000 transport flights, a passenger throughput of 49.69 million, and a cargo and mail throughput of 410,000 tons, representing year-on-year increases of 3.3%, 5.3%, and 7.0% respectively. The main transportation indicators have achieved both quantitative and qualitative improvements. Among them, the annual passenger throughput will reach a record high. As an important hub airport in China facing South Asia and Southeast Asia, in 2025, Kunming Airport will focus on expanding its international aviation network and enhancing its hub functions. Throughout the year, new and resumed international passenger routes such as Manado and Luang Prabang, as well as international cargo routes such as Chennai and Mumbai, will be launched, with a total of 33 South and Southeast Asian destinations opened. The airport is expected to serve about 1.2 million foreign inbound and outbound passengers throughout the year, including more than 434,000 visa-free entries, a year-on-year increase of over 48.9%.