Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Chongqing Airport (CKG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Chongqing's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
There are 131 Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport flights each week to choose from.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PVG to CKG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport. Travel nonstop to Chongqing with these popular carriers and discover this exciting part of China:
Air China is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Spring Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for PVG to CKG flights, with 97.54% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PVG and CKG:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Zhengzhou Airport
Nanchang Airport
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PVG.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PVG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chongqing Airport (CKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CKG instead:
Go beyond Chongqing and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Chongqing Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Chongqing Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to central Chongqing
The address for CKG is Airport Expressway Entrance.
From Chongqing Airport, Chongqing is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chongqing Airport (CKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Chongqing in March.
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chongqing Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to CKG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Chengdu is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chongqing. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Tianfu Panda Tower, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Museum.
Around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing, Nanchong is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.