Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chongqing Airport (CKG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport.
Chongqing's timezone is UTC+8, making Chongqing one hour ahead of Phuket.
Flights from HKT to CKG start from 19:45 — the earliest with Sichuan Airlines. The last departure is at 23:55 with Sichuan Airlines. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your HKT to CKG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Sichuan Airlines has direct flights from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Chongqing — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Sichuan Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for HKT to CKG flights is Sichuan Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HKT and CKG:
Guangzhou Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chongqing Airport (CKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport flight is C$195. A return fare right now is C$421. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKT to CKG, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of the flights that depart from Phuket Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chongqing Airport (CKG)
Reserve a hotel close to CKG if you're taking a late Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Chongqing Airport rental car and explore parts of Chongqing that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Boost your chances of getting a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Chongqing Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
When to fly to Chongqing Airport (CKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chongqing in March.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Chongqing Airport for August if you'd like to go to Chongqing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to CKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chongqing, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Chengdu to check off its top sights. From Tianfu Panda Tower to Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Nanchong is another standout destination in China and is around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing. No journey is complete without visiting Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.