Travelling from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) taking off from here.
Chongqing is three hours behind Melbourne. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located in Chongqing, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to CKG. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CKG that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and CKG include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to CKG flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CKG and hit the pillow fast:
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is 246 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 334 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to CKG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG). June is the busiest month to visit Chongqing. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Lock in a Melbourne to CKG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chongqing to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chongqing
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chongqing:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Three Gorges of Yangtze River in Chongqing, Night View of Mountain City and Night Tour Of Jialing River And Yangtze River are must-visits when exploring Chongqing.
Explore more of China
Chengdu is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chongqing. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include 熊猫滚滚, 熊猫园 and Tianfu Panda Tower.
Nanchong is another sought-after destination in China and is around 129 kilometres north-west of Chongqing. No trip is complete without dropping by Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.