Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Chongqing's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
Each week, there are 190 Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, pick the 07:00 Air China flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:05 with Sichuan Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PEK to CKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, so jetting to Chongqing (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Sichuan Airlines on this route.
Sichuan Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for PEK to CKG flights, with 94.38% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PEK and CKG:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Hefei Xinqiao Airport
Nanchang Changbei International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
At the moment, R 1,322 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,291. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to CKG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PEK to CKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Beijing Capital International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to PEK? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Reserve a hotel near CKG if you're on a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Chongqing that don't always get the spotlight.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to central Chongqing
You'll find CKG at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Chongqing. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Chongqing based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK to CKG in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Chongqing, now it's time to explore other parts 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, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nanchong is another favourite destination in China and is around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing. No journey is complete without visiting 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.