Chongqing to Shenzhen (CKG–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CKG–SZX is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 660 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 63 | 321, 737, 738 | 1h44-2h35 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 49 | 321, 738, 73G | 1h46-2h35 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 320, 321, 738 | 2h05-2h15 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 28 | 73H, 789 | 2h05-2h35 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 1h55-2h15 | – | – | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h42 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 1h59 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| PN West Air | 7 | 321 | 2h | – | – | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Chongqing
| Metric | CKG→SZX | LZO→SZX | DZH→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CKG | – | 85 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 329 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
CKG: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
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.
Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
CKG–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chongqing to Shenzhen: Southwest China to Pearl River Delta
CKG-SZX connects Chongqing, the most populous direct-administered municipality in China, to Shenzhen's manufacturing and technology hub on the Pearl River Delta. The 1,085 km sector carries heavy business and migrant worker traffic, with peak demand concentrated around Chinese New Year, Golden Week, and summer. China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Air China operate the majority of capacity, with combined daily departures typically running 12-18 depending on season. Flight time is just over two hours. The route also carries cargo given Shenzhen's role as an electronics manufacturing and export hub.
Operational Characteristics
Chongqing Jiangbei is one of China's fastest-growing airports, handling over 40 million passengers annually. Fog and low visibility are a year-round consideration, particularly in the October through March period when Sichuan Basin conditions trap moisture. Shenzhen Bao'an T3 is a Richard Rogers-designed building capable of processing 45 million passengers annually. The Line 11 metro link makes SZX one of the best-connected major airports in southern China for city center access. Passengers traveling onward to Hong Kong from SZX can use the dedicated ferry pier at the airport or the high-speed rail connection via Futian.