Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Chongqing is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to CKG flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and CKG:
Hong Kong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight is C$297. A return fare right now is C$525. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to CKG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to CKG.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Consider booking a hotel near CKG if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Chongqing and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to central Chongqing
You'll find CKG at Airport Expressway Entrance.
From Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, Chongqing is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chongqing in February.
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to CKG in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Chengdu is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chongqing. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Nanchong is another sought-after destination in China and is around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing. No journey is complete without seeing 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.