Airlines overview
International airlines
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is serviced by 55 international passenger routes covering Europe, the United States, Australia, and Asia. Among the opened international passenger routes, there are 14 intercontinental routes with destinations covering London, Rome, New York, Melbourne, Helsinki, Moscow, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sydney, Auckland and so on, 13 of which have realized the direct flight from Chongqing.
Domestic airlines
Most major domestic carriers that run services from China’s major cities operate in Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
Airport
On-site services include shops and tax-free shopping for international travelers, lockers, ATMs, currency exchange, restaurants, bars, information, and car rental desks and, for departing travelers, a refund booth to reclaim Goods and Services Tax (GST) on some goods. There is also parking, for a fee.
Terminals
T1 — Closed
T2 — Sichuan Airlines domestic, West Airlines domestic, China Express domestic, Spring Airlines domestic
T3 — International flights, domestic flights except the ones operate from T2
There are free terminal shuttle buses operating between T2 and T3. It departs daily, from 04:30 to 22:30. It takes around 20 minutes to cover the route.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (IATA: CKG, ICAO: ZUCK), one of the busiest airports in China, is the main aerial transport hub of Chongqing. Here is a step-by-step video guide for international passengers at the T3. For more details of the procedure, please refer to Departure, Arrival, Transfer of International Passengers at Chongqing Airport.
Chongqing Airport T3 Video Guide for International Passengers.
To and From Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport can be easily reached by CRT, bus, taxi or car.
Chongqing Rail Transit (CRT)
CRT Line 3 and 10 serve the area between the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and the downtown.
It operates from 06:00 to 22:30.
The fare varies from 2 yuan (about 0.29 U.S.dollars) to 10 yuan (about 1.47 U.S.dollars) based on distance.
The Transport Card is a reusable travel card- your ticket for CRT, and buses in the urban area. You can buy and top up the card at any CRT station at the price of 30 yuan (about 4.42 U.S.dollars), including 5 yuan (about 0.73 U.S.dollars) balance in the card. You can also buy a one-time ticket at any CRT station.
As a rule of thumb, 5 yuan (about 0.73 U.S.dollars) will get you to Jiefangbei in around 40 minutes and 3 yuan (about 0.44 U.S.dollars) Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station) in 20minutes.
Airport Shuttle Bus
Airport Shuttle Bus K01 runs between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and Jiefangbei Guotai Arts Center, which covers around 35km. The one-way ticket costs 15 yuan (about 2.21 U.S.dollars).
Schedule: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport →Jifangbei Guotai Arts Center
Departs daily, from 08:30 to half an hour after the scheduled flight is over, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Jiazhou
- Damiao
- Shangqingsi
- Dalitang(Great Hall of the People)
- Jiefangbei Guotai Arts Center
Schedule: Jifangbei Theater →Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Departs daily, 05:30 to 21:00, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Jiefangbei Guotai Arts Center
- Dalitang(Great Hall of the People)
- Shangqingsi
- Jiazhou
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Airport Shuttle Bus K02 runs between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and South Square of Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station), which covers around 28km. The one-way ticket costs 15 yuan (about 2.21 U.S.dollars).
Schedule: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport → South Square of Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station)
Departs daily, 08:45 to 22:40, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Qixia Road
- South Square of Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station)
Schedule: South Square of Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station) → Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Departs daily, 08:00 to 22:30, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- South Square of Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station)
- Qibozhongxin
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Airport Shuttle Bus K03 runs directly between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and Yanggongqiao, which covers around 32km. The one-way ticket costs 15 yuan (about 2.21 U.S.dollars).
Schedule: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport → Yanggongqiao
Departs daily, 08:30 to 23:30, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Yanggongqiao
Schedule: Yanggongqiao→Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Departs daily, 07:00 to 21:00, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Yanggongqiao
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Airport Shuttle Bus K05 runs directly between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3 and Nanping Sigongli, which covers around 37km. The one-way ticket costs 15RMB.
Schedule: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3 → Nanping Sigongli
Departs daily, 08:30 to 23:30,every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
- Nanping Sigongli
Schedule: Nanping Sigongli → Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
Departs daily, 08:00 to 21:00, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
- Nanping SigongliF
Airport Shuttle Bus K06 runs between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3 and Chongqing West Railway Station (Chongqingxi Railway Station), which covers around 40km. The one-way ticket costs 20 yuan (about 2.94 U.S.dollars)
Schedule: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3 →Chongqing West Railway Station (Chongqingxi Railway Station)
Departs daily, 08:30 to 21:00, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
- Lianglu Chengnan
- Chongqing West Railway Station (Chongqingxi Railway Station)
Schedule: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3 →Chongqing West Railway Station (Chongqingxi Railway Station)
Departs daily, 08:00 to 21:00, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing West Railway Station (Chongqingxi Railway Station)
- Lianglu Chengnan
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
Airport Shuttle Bus K07 runs directly between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3 and Shapingba Railway Station, which covers around 31km. The one-way ticket costs 15 yuan (about 2.21 U.S.dollars).
Schedule: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3 → Shapingba Railway Station
Departs daily, 08:30 to 21:00, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
- Shapingba Railway Station
Schedule: Shapingba Railway Station →Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
Departs daily, 08:00 to 21:00, every 30-60minutes.
Route:
- Shapingba Railway Station
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3
Taxi
To get to the downtown from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, you can take a taxi at the designated cab rank outside of the airport or book a taxi cab pick-up service by calling +86-23-96096, Chongqing taxis are easy to spot, as they display a lamp on the cab roof and are painted yellow.
From 06:00 to 23:00, the taxi base fare is 10 yuan (about 1.47 U.S.dollars) for the first 3km, and the distance rate is 2 yuan (about 0.29 U.S.dollars) /km. From 23:00 to 06:00, the base fare is 11 yuan for the first 3km, and the distance rate is 2.3 yuan (about 0.33 U.S.dollars) /km.
As a rule of thumb, 50 yuan (about 7.36 U.S.dollars) will get you to the Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station) in around 20 minutes; 55 yuan-65 yuan (about 8.1 U.S.dollars to 9.57 U.S.dollars) will get you to Jiefangbei and Hongyadong in 30 to 40 minutes.
Car Hire
A car rental service is available at the airport. The following car rental agencies will have you sorted in a comfortable and safe car that’s the right size for your travel party. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off are available at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and in the city.
Websites of some recommended car hire agencies
CAR Inc.: http://en.zuche.com/
AVIS:https://www.avis.com/en/home
Rideshare
Rideshare trips with the Didi app are popular to get between the airport and the downtown. Download the Didi app on your smartphone then book a driver, which is generally more affordable than taxis. The app shows a fair estimate, the driver’s picture, vehicle details, and tracks the trip on a map. Didi may implement surcharge at busy times.
As a rule of thumb, 40 yuan (about 5.89 U.S.dollars) will get you to Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei Railway Station) in around 20minutes; 60 yuan (about 8.83 U.S.dollars) will get you to Jiefangbei in around 30 minutes.
Web: https://www.didiglobal.com/#/
The Inter-city Bus
The inter-city bus station is located next to the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport T3.
You can find inter-city buses to Chongqing’s prefecture-level regions and counties such as Tongliang, Tongnan, Yongchuan, Hechuan, Rongchang, Fuling, Changshou, as well as to cities of Sichuan province such as Zigong, Yibin, Neijiang, Guang’an, Linshui, Nanchong, Nanbu, Xiyun, Langzhong, Luzhou, Hejiang, Dazhou, Dazu; regions of Guizhou Province such as Zunyi, Tongzi, Chishui.