Introduction
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) is approximately 25 kilometers northeast of Jiefangbei, the city’s iconic commercial and historical district. To travel between the airport & Jiefangbei, foreign travelers can choose between two main options: the metro (fast, budget-friendly) or the Airport Express Bus K01 (direct, comfortable). For late-night arrivals, taxis or ride-hailing apps are recommended.
Reading more: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport Railway Station
Option 1: By Metro (Subway)
Route Overview
The metro is the most cost-effective and reliable way to reach Jiefangbei.
- From T3 Terminal or T2 Terminal
- Step 1: Take Line 10 from Jiangbei Airport T3 Station or T2 Station to Zengjiayan Station.
- Step 2: At Zengjiayan Station, switch to Line 2 then alight at Linjiangmen Station (Exit 1), a 5-minute walk to Jiefangbei.
- Travel Time: ~55 minutes.
- Cost: ¥5.
Chongqing Rail Transit:
- Chonqging Metro official website (English version): https://www.cqmetro.cn/indexEng.html
Option 2: By Airport Express Bus K01
Route Details
Information below are for reference only, and subject to changes. It is essential to verify it before your travel.
| No. | Airport to Jiefangbei | Jiefangbei to Airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 江北国际机场T2A航站楼 T2A of Chongqing Jiangbei Airport |
解放碑（国泰广场） Jiefangbei (Cathay Pacific Plaza) |
| 2 | 江北国际机场T2B航站楼 T2B of Chongqing Jiangbei Airport |
大礼堂 Great Hall |
| 3 | 江北国际机场T3航站楼 T3 of Chongqing Jiangbei Airport |
上清寺 Shangqingsi |
| 4 | 加州花园 California Garden |
加州花园 California Garden |
| 5 | 大庙 Damiao |
江北国际机场T2A航站楼 T2A of Chongqing Jiangbei Airport |
| 6 | 上清寺 Shangqingsi |
江北国际机场T2B航站楼 T2B of Chongqing Jiangbei Airport |
| 7 | 大礼堂 Great Hall |
江北国际机场T3航站楼 Terminal 3, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport |
| 8 | 解放碑（国泰广场） Jiefangbei (Cathay Pacific Plaza) |
- Travel Time: ~70 minutes (for reference only).
- Operating Hours:
- From Airport: 8:30 AM until 30 minutes after the last flight arrival (rolling schedule).
- From Jiefangbei: 5:30 AM–21:00 PM.
- Cost: ¥15.
- Where to Board: Follow signs for “Airport Buses” at T3/T2 arrivals.
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Late-Night Arrival Options
If your flight arrives late at night:
- Check Airport Express Bus K01 Availability
- If your flight lands late at night, just check if the airport bus K01 is still operate.
- Taxi or Ride-Hailing
- Cost: ¥60–100 (for reference only).
- Travel Time: 30–40 minutes (for reference only).
- Tips:
- Use apps like DiDi
- Avoid unlicensed taxis; official cabs are yellow (“Chongqing Ferrari”).
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