Flying from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located in Chongqing. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to CKG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to CKG flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CKG instead:
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Currently, $500 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $851. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to CKG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Chongqing. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
When booking your Vancouver to CKG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Chongqing, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Chongqing
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chongqing:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Chongqing when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Three Gorges of Yangtze River in Chongqing followed by Night View of Mountain City and Night Tour Of Jialing River And Yangtze River.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chongqing, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Chengdu to tick off its leading attractions. From 熊猫滚滚 to 熊猫园 and Tianfu Panda Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nanchong is another must-experience destination in China and is around 129 kilometres north-west of Chongqing. No journey is complete without dropping by Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
