Line 6 (Kunming Metro)

The Line 6 of the Kunming Metro also known as Airport line  is a rapid transit line that connects the Kunming Changshui International Airport with Kunming's urban center. The line is currently 25.3 km in length with 8 stations.

The line entered into operation on 28 June 2012, and ceased operation temporarily beginning May 2016 in order to coordinate work related to the opening of Line 3 scheduled for early 2017. Finally it reopened in August 2017 along with Line 3.

On subway maps, the line's color is teal.

Fare
One-way fare costs CN¥5.

Hours of Operation
Currently the hours of operation for Line 6, from 6:00 AM to 22:00 PM daily. Frequency averages 15 minutes.

Line 6 trains travels at speeds of up to 100 km/h. On the initial operation one-way trip will take approximately 20 minutes.

Route
Line 6 runs in Panlong District and Guandu District.

History
Construction of Line 6 began on 1 August 2010. Track-laying was completed around December 2011. Line 6 opened to public operation on 28 June 2012 with two initial stations (East Coach Station and Kunming Airport), on the opening day of Kunming Changshui International Airport to serve the passengers from the new airport to downtown Kunming.