Flight from Chongqing to Shigatse
Chongqing is a major city in southwest China and one of China's four municipalities under the direct administration of central government. Chongqing is a mountain city which is located on the top of mountains. The rolling hills and the buildings built by the mountains give Chongqing a vertical landscape. Chongqing is also known as the "Fog City". Only when you dispel the layers of its misty veil, can you see its true beauty. At the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River, the sky and clouds meet the high-rise buildings with the mist scattering like a fairyland. It is also called "The Stove" due to its hot weather and the local spicy food. The local people are very straightforward and bold. Yummy snacks, beauties and hot pot are all the symbolic labels of Chongqing. It is a good choice to travel from the hot Chongqing to Lhasa to escape the heat.
Flying distance from Chongqing to Shigatse: 1679KM
Flying time from Chongqing to Shigatse: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Main airlines: Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
Shifts of flights: 2 shifts a day
Flight route: direct flight
Fare: 1745RMB(ticket) + 80RMB(the airport construction fee and fuel fee) = 1825RMB
Departure airport: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing-Shigatse flights schedule:
There are two direct flights from Chongqing to Shigatse every day:
Sichuan Airlines 3U8439, taking off at 6:05am and arriving at Shigatse Peace Airport at 09:20am;
Tibet Airlines TV9832, taking off at 6:25am and arriving at Shigatse Peace Airport at 08:50am;
Notes:
1. The above flight information is for reference only, please contact us for the latest information on Chongqing-Shigatse flight.
2. In the off seasons, as there are fewer tourists, airlines might reduce flights accordingly. If you want to travel to Tibet during the low seasons, please contact our travel consultants in advance to make sure you can book the ideal flight.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (IATA: CKG, ICAO: ZUCK) is located in Lianglu Street, Yubei District, Chongqing. It is 19 kilometers from the Chongqing downtown area. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is diviede into three terminals: T1, T2 (domestic) and T3A (domestic and international).
Shigatse Peace Airport
Shigatse Peace Airport (IATA: RKZ, ICAO: ZURK), Shigatse Heping Airport, or Shigatse Air Base, is a dual-use military and civilian airport serving Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is located in Jiangdang Township, 43 kilometres (27 mi) from Shigatse. Situated at an elevation of 3,782 metres (12,408 ft), it is one of the highest airports in the world.
Construction of Shigatse Airport started in 1968 and was completed in 1973. It was solely for military use until 2010, when a 532 million yuan expansion was completed. On 30 October 2010, the airport was opened as the fifth civilian airport in Tibet. The airport has a 5,000 meter runway with a 60-meter asphalt overrun at each end. It also features a 4,500 square-metre terminal building.
