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Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Also known as: Chongqing Airport, CKG Airport, Jiangbei Airport, Chongqing Jiangbei Airport.

CKG · ZUCK · Chongqing

Airport facts

Name
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
IATA code
CKG
ICAO code
ZUCK
City
Chongqing
Country
China
Coordinates
29.7192, 106.6417
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Terminals
Terminal 3, in two buildings: Terminal 3A (check-in, security, arrivals, all international and some domestic gates) and Terminal 3B (a domestic satellite linked to 3A by an underground people mover). Terminal 2 has had no flights since 23 December 2025.

About Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) is the main airport of Chongqing, the city on the Yangtze and Jialing rivers in southwest China. It is a hub for Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, China Southern Airlines, West Air and China Express Airlines, and a focus city for Air China, which together link Chongqing with most large Chinese cities. International routes reach Southeast Asia, Seoul, Tokyo, Doha and, with Hainan Airlines, Air China and Tianjin Airlines, cities in Europe, Oceania and North America.

Since December 2025 every passenger flight uses Terminal 3: Terminal 3A holds check-in, security, arrivals and all international flights, and the Terminal 3B satellite, opened in April 2025, adds domestic gates reached by an underground people mover. Terminal 2 has no flights.

The airport sits in Liangjiang New Area, about 20 km north of Jiefangbei in Yuzhong, usually a 30 to 60 minute drive depending on traffic. Metro Line 10 stops at Terminal 3, and an underground railway station links the airport with Chongqing North.

From the airport, travelers head to Jiefangbei and Hongyadong, Chaotianmen and the Yangtze cruise piers, Guanyinqiao, Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing North and Chongqing West railway stations, and further out to Wulong and Dazu.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Chongqing Airport Group

Passengers per year

About 50.1 million in 2025

Runways

Four runways, 3,200 m to 3,800 m long

Main airlines

Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, China Southern Airlines, West Air and China Express Airlines (hubs); Air China (focus city)

Opened

22 January 1990

Arrival tips for Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Every flight now arrives at Terminal 3. If you land on an international flight, or on a flight from Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan, follow the Arrivals signs in Terminal 3A to immigration, where foreign visitors show their passport and arrival card, then collect your bags and pass through customs into the international arrivals hall. Domestic flights park at Terminal 3A or at the Terminal 3B satellite; from a 3B gate you ride the underground people mover back to Terminal 3A, where baggage claim and the domestic arrivals hall are.

Official taxis wait at the rank on Level 1. Ride-hailing cars do not stop at the arrivals curb: follow the Ride-hailing (网约车) signs to the pickup bays in the Terminal 3 parking structure. Metro Line 10 and the airport railway station are reached through the Ground Transportation Center in front of Terminal 3A. Turn down drivers who offer rides inside the terminal.

Most payments are made with Alipay or WeChat Pay, so set one up with an international card before you fly. Chongqing is on China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year.

Ground transportation

Metro Line 10 suits light travelers before late evening, while taxis, ride-hailing and pre-booked transfers run around the clock.

  • Metro Line 10

    Line 10 stops at the Terminal 3 station, the only metro station serving the open terminal. Express runs reach Chongqing North in about 25 minutes, and Jiefangbei takes about 50 minutes with a change. The last train leaves the airport around 22:30 to 23:00.

  • Airport bus K01 to Jiefangbei

    The K01 airport bus runs to Guanyinqiao and Jiefangbei in about an hour, depending on traffic. It boards on Level 1 and runs until about half an hour after the last arriving flight.

  • Train to Chongqing North

    Jiangbei Airport station, underground on the south side of Terminal 3A, has a handful of daily trains to Chongqing North, about 14 minutes away, and some to Chengdu East. There are no early-morning or late-evening departures.

  • Taxi from Chongqing airport

    Metered taxis wait at the official rank on Level 1 and run all night, with a night surcharge. The drive to Jiefangbei usually takes 30 to 60 minutes; show your hotel's address in Chinese.

  • Ride-hailing (DiDi)

    Follow the Ride-hailing (网约车) signs to the numbered pickup bays in the Terminal 3 parking structure. You need the app and a payment method that works in China before you land.

  • Private transfer

    Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the Terminal 3A arrivals hall and drive straight to hotels and homes across Chongqing. It suits families, groups and late arrivals with luggage.

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Moving between terminals

  1. Automated people mover (APM)

    A free underground people mover links Terminal 3A and the Terminal 3B satellite in about three minutes. It runs airside, after security; allow about 20 minutes in total from the security checkpoint to a 3B gate.

  2. Check in at Terminal 3A

    Terminal 3B has no check-in or security of its own. Check in, drop bags and clear security in Terminal 3A, then follow the signs for gates J, K, L and M to the people mover.

Terminals

Terminal 3A

The main building, with all check-in, security, baggage claim and arrivals halls. It handles all international flights and flights to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and domestic flights from gates E, F, G and H.

Terminal 3B

A domestic satellite opened on 9 April 2025, with gates J, K, L and M. It has no check-in or arrivals hall of its own and is reached from Terminal 3A by people mover.

Airlines and destinations

Airlines with scheduled passenger flights at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. All international flights use Terminal 3A; domestic flights board at Terminal 3A or Terminal 3B, so check the gate on your boarding pass.

9 Air

Guangzhou

Air China

Beijing (Capital), Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai (Pudong), Shanghai (Hongqiao), Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Lhasa, Hong Kong, Budapest, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo (Narita), Seoul (Incheon), Ho Chi Minh City, and more

Air Guilin

Guilin, Tangshan, Wuhu

Air Macau T3A

Macau

AirAsia X T3A

Kuala Lumpur

Asiana Airlines T3A

Seoul (Incheon)

Beijing Capital Airlines

Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenyang

Cambodia Airways T3A

Phnom Penh

Cathay Pacific T3A

Hong Kong

China Airlines T3A

Kaohsiung

China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai (Hongqiao), Shanghai (Pudong), Beijing (Daxing), Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Nanjing, Qingdao, Wuhan, Xi'an, Hefei, Jinan, Ningbo, Taiyuan, Wuxi, and more

China Express Airlines

Dalian, Lanzhou, Ningbo, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wenzhou, Xuzhou, Yinchuan, Zhengzhou, Dunhuang, Hohhot, Quanzhou, Vientiane, Zunyi, and more

China Southern Airlines

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing (Daxing), Changsha, Dalian, Haikou, Harbin, Lhasa, Nanning, Shenyang, Tianjin, Urumqi, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, and more

China United Airlines

Wenzhou

Chongqing Airlines

Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai (Pudong), Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Urumqi, Hong Kong, Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Singapore, Malé, Colombo, Penang, and more

Colorful Guizhou Airlines

Ningbo, Yiwu, Yueyang

Donghai Airlines

Fuzhou, Nantong, Quanzhou, Shenzhen, Shiyan, Yueyang

Firefly T3A

Johor Bahru (seasonal)

FlyArystan T3A

Almaty

Fuzhou Airlines

Fuzhou

GX Airlines

Jining, Yulin (Shaanxi)

Hainan Airlines

Beijing (Capital), Shanghai (Pudong), Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Haikou, Sanya, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Auckland, Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Brussels, Madrid, Milan (Malpensa), Paris (Charles de Gaulle), Rome (Fiumicino), and more

Airline guide

Hebei Airlines

Beijing (Daxing), Qingyang, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang

Himalaya Airlines T3A

Kathmandu

Hong Kong Airlines T3A

Hong Kong

Jiangxi Air

Nanchang

Juneyao Air

Nanjing, Shanghai (Hongqiao), Shanghai (Pudong), Wuxi

Kunming Airlines

Taiyuan, Tengchong

LJ Air

Harbin, Yinchuan

Loong Air

Changchun, Hangzhou, Heze, Ningbo, Xiangyang

Lucky Air

Huai'an, Kunming, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna

Okay Airways

Changsha, Haikou, Jieyang, Tianjin, Xingyi, Yinchuan, Zhanjiang

Qatar Airways T3A

Doha

Qingdao Airlines

Changchun, Luoyang, Shenyang, Yantai

Ruili Airlines

Mangshi, Taiyuan

Shandong Airlines

Beijing (Capital), Shanghai (Hongqiao), Jinan, Qingdao, Dalian, Harbin, Changchun, Hohhot, Nanjing, Shenyang, Taiyuan, Xiamen, Yanji, Yantai, Mudanjiang

Shanghai Airlines

Shanghai (Hongqiao), Shanghai (Pudong)

Shenzhen Airlines

Guangzhou, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Nantong, Shenzhen, Wuxi

Sichuan Airlines

Beijing (Capital), Shanghai (Pudong), Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Urumqi, Xi'an, Xiamen, Taipei (Songshan), Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Krabi, and more

Singapore Airlines T3A

Singapore

Spring Airlines

Shanghai (Hongqiao), Shanghai (Pudong), Jinggangshan, Ningbo, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Yancheng, Yangzhou

Suparna Airlines

Shanghai (Pudong)

Thai AirAsia T3A

Bangkok (Don Mueang)

Thai Lion Air T3A

Bangkok (Don Mueang)

Tianjin Airlines

Tianjin, Xi'an, Urumqi, Changsha, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Dunhuang, Yanji, London (Heathrow), Sydney, and more

Tibet Airlines

Dali, Lhasa, Nyingchi, Pu'er, Qamdo, Xining

VietJet Air T3A

Nha Trang

West Air

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai (Pudong), Hangzhou, Xiamen, Sanya, Haikou, Lhasa, Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Singapore, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Penang, Yangon, and more

XiamenAir

Xiamen, Fuzhou, Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai (Hongqiao), Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Tianjin, Dalian, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka (Kansai), Phnom Penh, Quanzhou, and more

Facilities

  • SIM cards

    A China Telecom desk in the Terminal 3A international arrivals hall, Level 1, sells tourist SIM cards on presentation of your passport.

  • Currency exchange

    An exchange window is next to the SIM card desk in the Terminal 3A international arrivals hall. ATMs are in Terminal 3A near Doors 5, 6 and 7.

  • Left luggage

    The left-luggage counter is in Terminal 3A near check-in island 3H, open about 4:30 to 23:00. Bring your passport.

  • Medical service

    Medical points are in Terminal 3A near check-in area 3J, by Gate F02 and in the H concourse, with clinic hours of about 7:00 to 22:00.

  • Lost and found

    In Terminal 3A near check-in island 3H, open about 5:00 to midnight.

  • Tax refund

    Have customs check your goods and paperwork in check-in zone B before you check your bags, then collect the refund at the counter in the international departures area.

  • Airport hotel rooms

    A small group of hotels at the Terminal 3 arrivals level offers rooms, including hourly stays. Airside, there are paid sleep pods.

  • Observation decks

    Terminal 3B has outdoor observation decks on the north and south sides of its departure hall.

  • Payments

    Most shops, cafes and transport services take Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code. Carry some Chinese yuan for counters that need cash.

Airport lounges

  • Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 3A Pier E

    Domestic departures, in the E concourse. Open daily from 7:00 to 23:00, with entry through eligible cards and memberships or a paid visit.

  • Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 3A Pier H

    International departures, in the H concourse. Open daily from 7:00 to 2:00, with entry through eligible cards and memberships or a paid visit.

  • Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 3A departures hall

    Landside in the departures hall, before security. Open daily from 6:00 to 23:00.

  • China Southern Airlines lounges, Terminal 3B

    China Southern's First and Business Class Lounge and Sky Pearl Elite Lounge serve its flights from the satellite concourse, open in line with those flights.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Call the airport service hotline 023-966666 or go to an information or assistance counter in Terminal 3A. Help covers check-in, security, guidance through the terminal and rest areas.

  • Reduced mobility

    Request a wheelchair or boarding help through your airline when you book, and confirm it before you fly, especially if your gate is in Terminal 3B.

  • Elderly travelers and unaccompanied children

    The airport offers assisted check-in, security and guidance for older passengers traveling alone, first-time flyers and unaccompanied children.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chongqing airport from the city center?

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is about 20 to 25 km north of Jiefangbei, the downtown core in Yuzhong. By road the trip usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact address. Metro Line 10 reaches Chongqing North railway station in about 25 minutes on express runs, and Jiefangbei in about 50 minutes with a change of line.

Which terminal does my flight use at Chongqing airport?

Every passenger flight now uses Terminal 3. You check in, clear security and collect your bags in Terminal 3A, which also handles all international flights. Some domestic flights board at the Terminal 3B satellite, at gates J, K, L and M, reached by people mover after security. Terminal 2 has had no flights since 23 December 2025.

Is Terminal 2 at Chongqing Jiangbei airport still open?

No. Airlines moved from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 in two phases in 2025, the first on 21 September and the last, including Sichuan Airlines, on 23 December. Terminal 2 now has no flights, though the Line 3 metro station named after it is still open. Go to Terminal 3, served by Metro Line 10, for every flight.

How do I get to Terminal 3B at Chongqing airport?

Check in and clear security in Terminal 3A, then follow the signs for gates J, K, L and M to the underground people mover. The ride to the Terminal 3B satellite takes about three minutes, but allow about 20 minutes in total from security to your gate. Terminal 3B has no check-in counters or entrance of its own.

Which airlines fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport?

Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, China Southern Airlines, West Air and China Express Airlines use Chongqing as a hub, and Air China has a focus city here. Other airlines include China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, XiamenAir and Tianjin Airlines, while Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia fly in from abroad.

Can I take the metro from Chongqing airport to the city?

Yes. Metro Line 10 stops at the Terminal 3 station, reached through the Ground Transportation Center. Express runs reach Chongqing North railway station in about 25 minutes, and you can change lines toward Jiefangbei, about 50 minutes in total. The last train leaves the airport around 22:30 to 23:00, so late arrivals need a taxi, the airport bus or a pre-booked car.

Is there a train from Chongqing airport to Chongqing North station?

Yes. Jiangbei Airport station, underground on the south side of Terminal 3A, has trains to Chongqing North in about 14 minutes and some trains on to Chengdu East. There are only a few departures a day, none early in the morning or late in the evening, so check the timetable and book with your passport before you rely on it.

How do I get a taxi at Chongqing airport?

Official taxis wait at the rank on Level 1 of Terminal 3, signposted Taxi (出租车), and run all night with a night surcharge. Join the line, make sure the driver uses the meter and turn down drivers who approach you inside the terminal. Most drivers do not speak English, so show your hotel's address in Chinese.

Where do DiDi cars pick up at Chongqing airport?

Ride-hailing cars do not stop at the arrivals curb. Follow the Ride-hailing (网约车) signs from arrivals to the numbered pickup bays in the Terminal 3 parking structure, and confirm the bay with your driver. Use the international DiDi app or the DiDi mini-app in Alipay, linked to a card that works in China, before you land.

Is there an airport bus from Chongqing airport to Jiefangbei?

Yes. The K01 airport bus runs from Terminal 3 to Guanyinqiao and Jiefangbei, taking about an hour depending on traffic. It boards on Level 1 and keeps running until about half an hour after the last arriving flight of the night, which makes it an option for late arrivals after the metro has stopped.

How do I pay for things at Chongqing airport?

Most shops, cafes, taxis and the metro at Chongqing airport accept Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code, and some machines accept nothing else. Before you travel, set up one of them with an international card. A currency exchange window and ATMs are in Terminal 3A, so you can also carry some Chinese yuan for the few places that need cash.

Do I need a visa to fly into Chongqing?

It depends on your nationality. China lets citizens of many countries enter visa-free for short stays, and Chongqing is one of the ports for 240-hour visa-free transit for eligible travelers going on to a third country. Others need a visa before flying. Foreign visitors also complete an arrival card. Check the current rules with a Chinese embassy before you travel.

What time zone is Chongqing in?

Chongqing uses China Standard Time, UTC+8, all year, with no daylight saving time. All of mainland China keeps the same clock, so there is no time change when you connect at Chongqing from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu or any other Chinese city. The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and mobile payments are the norm.

Who operates Chongqing Jiangbei airport and how busy is it?

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is operated by Chongqing Airport Group and opened on 22 January 1990. It handled about 50.1 million passengers and about 336,000 aircraft movements in 2025. It has four runways and one terminal complex in use, Terminal 3A with the Terminal 3B satellite, and it is a hub for Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Chongqing Airlines.

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How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

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Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

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What if my flight is delayed?

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Do children pay differently than adults?

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Do drivers speak English?

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Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

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Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

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