Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport is 10 hours 55 minutes.
Budapest is seven hours behind Chongqing and observes the UTC+1 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 plenty of time to catch your CKG to BUD flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air China offers direct flights from Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier operating CKG to BUD flights. An impressive 87.5% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CKG and BUD:
Guangzhou Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
296 € is currently the best price for a one-way Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport flight. A return flight starts from 599 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from CKG to BUD, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
82% of flights departing from Chongqing Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from CKG.
Central Chongqing to Chongqing Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CKG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BUD if you have a late Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and chase adventure across Budapest and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Budapest in March.
Lock in your flight from Chongqing Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to go to Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CKG to BUD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Miskolc is another well-known destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without experiencing Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.