Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): what you need to know
Chongqing's timezone is UTC+8, making Chongqing eight hours ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to CKG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGW and CKG include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
R 4,880 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,552. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to CKG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near CKG:
Pick up a Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport rental car and explore parts of Chongqing that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport several weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to central Chongqing
You'll find CKG 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)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Chongqing. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CKG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Chongqing, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Chengdu to check off its leading attractions. From Jinli Ancient Street to Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing, Nanchong is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.