Chongqing to Helsinki (Vantaa) (CKG–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Finland. Apply at the Finnish embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

You need a completed application form, two passport photos, travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage, flight booking, accommodation proof, and bank statements from the last 3 months. An employment letter confirming salary and approved leave is required for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond your planned Schengen exit date and 2 blank pages.

Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.