How to Get to the City Center from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport

Where is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport?

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (重庆江北国际机场) is located in the Yubei District of Chongqing, China, about 21 kilometers away from the city center of Chongqing. It was completed and put into use on January 22, 1990. In 2009, the passenger throughput of Jiangbei International Airport exceeded 14 million, making it one of the top 10 airports in China and one of the top 100 airports in the world. The city of Chongqing is famous as being the start point of Yangtze River Cruise. Visitors who travel to Yangtze River could firstly fly to Chongqing. The airport's ground transportation is developing fast. Passengers could take airport shuttle bus, subway or car rental from the airport to the city center, which is convenient.

Transfer from Jiangbei Airport to Chongqing

How to get to city center from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport?

By Airport Shuttle Bus

Airport shuttle buses are easily accessible at Terminal 2 which depart at every half an hour, with stops at Jiazhou Bus Station, Waimao Dasha (International Commerce Mansion) and final stop, Shangqing Si. The reverse route is slightly different, with beginning stop at Shangqing Si, but only one intermediate stop at Yutong Hotel and the buses finally stop at Terminal 2. A one-way ticket costs CNY15 (approximately 2.4 US dollars). There is a bus transition center between Hall A and Hall B of Terminal 2, and it offers bus services to nearby cities in Sichuan and Guizhou Province.

Airport Express K01 (Jiangbei International Airport ⇔ Jiefangbei)
Airport Express K03 (Jiangbei International Airport ⇔ Shapingba Ciqikou)
Airport Express K06 (Jiangbei International Airport ⇔ Chongqing West Railway Station)
Airport Express K07 (Jiangbei International Airport ⇔ Shapingba Railway Station)

By Subway

Chongqing Metro Line 3 runs from Terminal 2B via city center to its final stop, Yudong Station, covering a distance of 60 kilometers in total. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the city center and the cost is around 7 yuan. it serves from 6:30 am to 20:30 pm.

By Car

Car rental service is also available at the airport. It is recommended to rent a car with a driver and an English-speaking tour guide from a local travel agency. Then you will be met at the arrival hall of the airport and be transferred to the destination. And you do not have to worry about the language problem.

By Taxi

Taxis can easily be found in front of Arrival Halls in both Terminal 1 and 2. The flat rate fare of most taxis in Chongqing is about CNY10 (USD1.6) for the first 3 kilometers (about 1.9 miles) and then the distance surcharge is about CNY 2.1 per kilometers. It usually costs passengers at least CNY70 (USD12) from the airport to downtown area in the day time, but more than CNY100 (USD16) at night.

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