Travelling from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne three hours ahead of Chongqing.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CKG to MEL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CKG and MEL:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
R 3,282 is the best price for a one-way Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,354. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CKG to MEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
You'll find CKG at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.1% of flights that depart CKG land on time.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chongqing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CKG:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to visit Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CKG to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.