Bangkok to Chongqing (BKK–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BKK–CKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,170 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 3h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| OQ Chongqing Airlines | 7 | 32N | 3h | – | – | – |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 2 | 737 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→CKG | DMK→CKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 18 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Chongqing.
Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
Metro Line 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
BKK–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to CKG
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines and MyTravel Airways. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to CKG is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,883 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chiang Mai, Wattay and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).