Shenzhen to Chongqing (SZX–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SZX–CKG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 660 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q | 2h20-2h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 21 | 73H, 789 | 2h09-2h40 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| PN West Air | 7 | 321 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| DZ Donghai Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→CKG | HKG→CKG | MFM→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 301 | 47 | 8 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h 15m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Shenzhen to Chongqing: Pearl River Delta to Southwest China
SZX-CKG is the return segment of one of China's heavily trafficked southwest corridors. Shenzhen Bao'an handles departure from Terminal 3, with China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Air China operating the majority of departures. Total weekly frequency runs 80-120 flights depending on season, with the highest counts around Chinese New Year when Chongqing-origin workers return from the Guangdong manufacturing corridor. Flight time westbound is typically 2 hours 20 minutes due to reduced headwinds. Aircraft are predominantly A320 and B737 family narrowbodies.
Traffic Patterns and Airport Context
The Shenzhen-to-Chongqing passenger profile includes manufacturing sector workers, business travelers between the electronics export hub and western China's logistics center, and students at Chongqing's major universities. Shenzhen Bao'an T3's Line 11 metro departs from within the terminal building, allowing passengers to clear SZX in under 45 minutes from landside. Chongqing Jiangbei T3 handles 60 million annual passengers and is one of the busiest airports in western China. The CKG metro connection via Line 10 provides direct city access without the road congestion that affects the older airport expressway during peak hours.