The number of inbound and outbound passengers at Kunming Changshui International Airport exceeded 3 million this year, 31 days ahead of schedule in 2025

China News Service, Kunming, October 3 (Xu Yan) The Kunming Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station reported on October 3 that as of 12:00 on October 2, the total number of inbound and outbound passengers at the Yunnan Kunming Changshui International Airport Port (hereinafter referred to as the "Kunming Port") this year has exceeded 3 million, reaching this figure 31 days earlier than in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 11.9%; a total of 23,800 inbound and outbound flights have been inspected, and the port operates safely, steadily and efficiently.

Passengers queue up for inspection at the Kunming Changshui International Airport port. Photo courtesy of Kunming Border Inspection Station

Since the beginning of autumn, Kunming Changshui International Airport has experienced high levels of inbound and outbound passenger flow, with cross-border business, sightseeing, and academic exchanges becoming increasingly frequent. Among the 3 million inbound and outbound passenger flows, foreign tourists exceeded 969,000, a year-on-year increase of 18.6%; inbound foreign tourists were 486,000, and visa-free entry foreign tourists reached 333,000. Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam ranked among the top in terms of the number of people coming to China. The inbound and outbound flow of mainland residents has also continued to grow this year, mainly going to countries such as Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore.

On September 15, the "Regulations of the State Council on Exit and Entry Management" were officially implemented, setting higher requirements for port entry and exit security control and convenient services. In response to the reality of high passenger flow and diverse passenger composition, Kunming Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station implements the relevant requirements of the new regulations, dynamically analyzes flight and traffic data, flexibly deploys police forces, fully opens inspection channels, implements classified inspections, and peak peak reduction diversion. On the basis of strictly adhering to law enforcement standards, it strives to ensure efficient and orderly customs clearance under large passenger flows.

The efficient and heart-warming customs clearance service is recognized by passengers. "The police at Kunming Border Inspection Station spoke very good English and were very enthusiastic. They took the initiative to help me fill in the entry card." Joseph, a British tourist who visited Yunnan recently, said, "Most of my family members know Lijiang. They know it is a beautiful place and always urge me to send them photos." (End)