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Kunming to Kyoto: fly + ferry
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Kunming to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Shanghai, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry).
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How to get from Kunming to Kyoto
Kyoto has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.
1Via Sapporo (OKD)
- Fly Kunming → Sapporo1 stop via ShanghaiFlights
- Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal32 km · about 1h 08m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailingsFerry tickets
2Via Sapporo (CTS)
- Fly Kunming → Sapporo1 stop via ShanghaiFlights
- Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal72 km · about 2h 08m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailingsFerry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,326 km2,065 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 39mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- +1hKyoto vs Kunming
- Currency in Kyoto
- JPY
- Airports
- KMG → OKD, CTS + ferry
Flights from Kunming to Kyoto: questions answered
How do you get from Kunming to Kyoto?
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Kunming to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Shanghai, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry).
Is there an airport on Kyoto?
No. The nearest airports are Sapporo (OKD) and Sapporo (CTS), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Kyoto?
Otaru (Hokkaido) to Maizuru (Kyoto) takes About 20h – 21h, daily sailings. Operators: Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
How far is Sapporo airport from the ferry?
About 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal, roughly 1h 08m by taxi or transfer.





