Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is about 21 km from Chongqing city centre. Transport costs vary depending on your method, destination, and time of day.
By transport type
Metro Line 3 (monorail) and Line 10: a fare shown before you pay per person. Line 3 (a monorail) and Line 10 connect the airport to the city centre. Line 3 runs to Lianglukou and the Jiefangbei area, the main commercial district. The journey takes about 40-50 minutes with possible transfers. Runs approximately 6:30 AM to 10:30-11 PM.
Airport bus: a fare shown before you pay depending on the route. Slow but inexpensive.
Taxi: a fare shown before you pay to central areas. Meters are standard. After 11 PM, fares increase by roughly 20 percent. Rush hour traffic pushes fares toward the higher end.
Pre-booked transfer: a price quoted at booking for a sedan. Minivans and premium vehicles cost more. The price is fixed regardless of traffic.
By destination
| Destination | Taxi (CNY) | Transfer (CNY) |
|---|---|---|
| Jiefangbei (city centre) | 40-70 | 150-250 |
| Guanyinqiao | 30-50 | 100-180 |
| Nanping | 50-80 | 180-280 |
| Shapingba | 40-60 | 130-230 |
| Chongqing North Station | 15-25 | 60-100 |
| Ciqikou Old Town | 40-65 | 150-240 |
Fixed-price private transfer
CKG Chongqing City Center
From€58for 2 passengers
Hidden costs to consider
- Late-night surcharge: Taxi meters increase after 11 PM. Budget an extra 20 percent.
- Traffic factor: Rush hour (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM) fares can be significantly higher as the meter runs on both time and distance.
- Language confusion: If a taxi driver misunderstands your destination, the detour costs you money on the meter. Having your address in Chinese reduces this risk.
- Payment friction: Without WeChat Pay or Alipay, you are limited to cash. ATMs are available in arrivals.
Tips for managing costs
- The metro at a fare shown before you pay is by far the cheapest option, but factor in walking and possible transfers to your final destination.
- For groups of 3-4 people, a taxi or transfer becomes more cost-effective per person than individual transit fares.
- Cash in CNY is the most reliable payment for taxis. ATMs in the arrivals hall accept international cards.
- Pre-booked transfers include the price for the vehicle, not per person, making them economical for families and small groups.
Why there are no fares on this page
Chongqing Jiangbei publishes no ground-transport prices, and the figures that circulate for CKG come from travel portals rather than from the metro operator or the municipal tariff authority. We would rather say so than print a number that looks verified and isn't.
The good news is that Chongqing shows you the price anyway: the metro is distance-based and the machine displays your fare before you pay, every licensed taxi carries a rate card inside the cab, the airport bus counter will tell you your route's fare, and a pre-booked transfer fixes the price when you book. Four ways to get a real number, none of which require trusting a guide.