Travelling from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Chongqing Airport (CKG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Lhasa and Chongqing share the same timezone, UTC+8.
There are 72 Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport flights each week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LXA to CKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport to pick from. When planning your Chongqing trip, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of China:
Sichuan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 94.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Xiamen Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LXA to CKG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LXA and CKG:
Changsha Airport
Xining Airport
Bangda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Chongqing Airport (CKG)
R 3,347 is the best price for a one-way Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,123. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from LXA to CKG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LXA to CKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
LXA's address is 101 Provincial Rd..
Lhasa Gonggar Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from LXA reach their destination without delay.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Lhasa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours.
Need a handy hotel near LXA? If you've booked an early flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chongqing Airport (CKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CKG instead:
Travel where the road takes you 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 ride from Chongqing Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase as your departure date approaches.
When to fly to Chongqing Airport (CKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chongqing in March.
Book your flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chongqing Airport for August if you want to explore Chongqing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LXA to CKG in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've done Chongqing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Chengdu to check off its leading sights. From Tianfu Panda Tower to Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nanchong is another well-known destination in China and is around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing. No journey is complete without a visit to Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
