Travelling from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located in Chongqing. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
You can choose from 2 direct flights each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG). This is the most popular route, with Tianjin Airlines offering a 9pm departure from LHR to CKG.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to CKG, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are available from here.
Tianjin Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport taking off from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and CKG is Tianjin Airlines.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Tianjin Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 72.73% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to CKG. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and CKG:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to CKG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as planned, STN is a reliable starting point for any journey.
About Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CKG instead:
The street address for CKG is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Getting from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to central Chongqing
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Chongqing. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
At the moment, ₹ 36,051 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 52,133. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to CKG if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
November is the busiest month for flights from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG). Visit Chongqing in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your London to CKG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Chongqing, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 37ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chongqing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chongqing right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport:
Three Gorges of Yangtze River in Chongqing and Night View of Mountain City are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Chongqing itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Longji Mountain.
Explore more of China
Chengdu is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chongqing. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Tianfu Panda Tower, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Museum.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in China, consider Nanchong, about 129 kilometres northwest of Chongqing. Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area are the start of reasons to visit.