Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG): what you need to know
Chongqing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Chongqing eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to CKG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and CKG:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Right now, $894 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,493. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to CKG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that leave from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CKG:
Grab a Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport rental car and explore parts of Chongqing that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport several weeks ahead to secure the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to central Chongqing
The street address for CKG is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Chongqing. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Chongqing based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Chongqing is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CKG sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Chongqing has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Chongqing, a visit to Chengdu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Nanchong is another standout destination in China and is around 145 kilometres north of Chongqing. No journey is complete without experiencing 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
