Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is 11 hours 20 minutes.
Chongqing is three hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SYD to CKG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Tianjin Airlines is your ticket to exploring Chongqing (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Tianjin Airlines.
Tianjin Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SYD to CKG flights, with 88.24% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and CKG:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
ج.م. 12,135 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 21,815. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to CKG, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CKG instead:
Venture beyond Chongqing and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to central Chongqing
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to the centre of Chongqing has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chongqing based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to CKG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Chongqing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres north-west of Chongqing, a visit to Chengdu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in China, consider Nanchong, roughly 145 kilometres north of Chongqing. 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park are among the biggest draws.
