Travelling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chongqing Airport (CKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Chongqing is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DEL to CKG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chongqing Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between DEL and CKG:
Dubai Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chongqing Airport (CKG)
Currently, R 3,533 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chongqing Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,766. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from DEL to CKG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chongqing Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near DEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chongqing Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chongqing Airport (CKG)
If you're arriving on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chongqing Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CKG:
Drive into your next adventure with a Chongqing Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Chongqing's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Chongqing Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise closer to your travel date.
When to fly to Chongqing Airport (CKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chongqing Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chongqing in March.
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chongqing Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to CKG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Chongqing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Chongqing, a trip to Chengdu will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Tianfu Panda Tower, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Museum.
Around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing, Nanchong is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.