Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is five hours ahead of Chongqing and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CKG to AKL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CKG and AKL:
Guangzhou Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Rs122,899 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs221,992. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CKG to AKL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CKG to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport.
Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CKG make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Chongqing Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Chongqing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CKG:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Auckland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.
Booking your ride from Auckland International Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland International Airport, Auckland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Auckland. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Chongqing Airport to Auckland International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CKG to AKL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've seen Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.