Located in the southwestern region of China, Chongqing is a dynamic metropolis renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and exquisite cuisine. The city offers convenient air travel options with direct flights to Chamdo. So, if you are seeking to explore the stunning natural scenery of Qhamdo, flying from Chongqing to Chamdo with Tibet Horizon is an optimal choice for embarking on your journey.

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is one of the major aviation hubs in southwest China, providing domestic flights and international flights to worldwide destinations. It is about 19 kilometers from the downtown area of Chongqing. You can easily reach the airport by subway, bus, and taxi.

Metro Line 10: You can take Metro Line 10 from the downtown to Jiangbei Airport T2 and T3 terminals. The cost depends on the distance you travel. It's usually $1 and takes about an hour. The subway opening time is from 6:30 to 23:00.
Airport bus line: The four bus lines (K01, K06, K07, and K08) depart from downtown to the airport, which costs $2-3 and takes one hour and half an hour.
Taxi: If you bring large luggage, it’s recommended to take a cab ride from downtown to the airport, costing $7 and 40 minutes.

Chamdo Bangda Airport

Chamdo Bangda Airport, a civilian airport, also called Qamdo Bamda Airport, is located in the narrow valley at the west bank of Yuqu River at the Banda Prairie in Chamdo City. The altitude of Chamdo Bangda Airport is about 4334 meters, 136 kilometers from Qamdo, reputed as “the world’s farthest airport away from the city”.

Chamdo Bangda Airport

Chongqing Chamdo Flights

Usually, it takes you 25 hours to travel overland from Chongqing to Chamdo. Compared to the exhausting self-driving, flying from Chongqing to Chamdo will give you more time and energy to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tibet.

Chongqing to Chamdo Flight Schedule and Ticket Price

It is very convenient to travel from Chongqing to Chamdo with two direct flights every day. The direct flights take off at 6:25 and 6:30 and arrive in Chamdo at 8:20 and 8:50 respectively. You can also choose another two connecting flights from Chongqing to Chamdo via Xi'an at 07:25. The following Chongqing to Chamdo flight schedule can be used for your reference. You can also contact us directly for more detailed information, and we can also book a Chongqing Chamdo flight ticket for you if you need it.

Chamdo to Chongqing Flight Schedule and Ticket Price

Same as when it came, there are two direct flights from Chamdo back to Chongqing every day, taking off at 9:00 and 9:45 and arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport at 10:50 and 12:05. You can choose them up on your situation. Below is the Chamdo Chongqing flight schedule for your reference. If you need more flight information, please feel free to contact us.

Travel Documents Needed for Flying to Chamdo from Chongqing

Chinese Visa: Obtaining a passport and a valid Chinese visa is a key step in traveling to Tibet, and you must complete the paperwork before departure to ensure that you can travel to Tibet as expected.

Tibet Travel Permit: Besides your Chinese visa, you shall present your Tibet Travel Permit when you board your flight to Chamdo. Issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau in Tibet, the Tibet Travel Permit is an official Tibet travel document that grants foreign visitors entry and tour in Tibet. It is the foremost and compulsory permit you need to obtain before leaving for Tibet. And Tibet Travel Permit cannot be applied by individuals directly. To make your preparation for your Tibet trip easier, we can provide you with a hassle-free Tibet Travel Permit application service.

Aliens' Travel Permit: As the Chamdo region involves several controlled and unopened areas, you will also need to apply for an Aliens' Travel Permit. With our help, applying for an Aliens' Travel Permit is very easy, you just need to give your passport to your guide who will help you apply for it.

FAQs about Chongqing Chamdo Flight

How to book my Chongqing Chamdo flight ticket?

The Chongqing Qamdo flight ticket can be booked via online websites, such as Booking. com, Expedia, Ctrip, Qunar, etc. You can also buy the ticket from the airport in China or flight resellers. You are also welcome to let us book your flight. We are always keeping up with the latest flight news and usually can book the ticket at a cheap price.

How to board Chongqing to Chamdo flight?

First of all, you need to arrive at the airport early. The security check will stop 30 minutes before the airplane takes off, so please do not arrive at the airport close to the departure time, as you need to change your boarding pass, which will take more time, and there is a possibility that you will miss your flight.

When you arrive at the airport, find your airline's check-in counter. You need to present your passport with your Tibet Travel Permit, and they will give you a boarding pass with your flight number, boarding time, boarding gate, destination, and seat number. If you need to check your luggage, you should do it when you check-in.

Then, you can wait for the security check at the boarding gate. Please keep an eye on the screen information to avoid missing the boarding time.

When boarding, you should show your boarding pass and the Tibet Travel Permit to the attendant at the boarding gate and find your assigned seat on the plane.

After a flight journey of about 2-2.5 hours, you will reach Chamdo. Start your tour in Tibet.

How to get to my hotel from Chamdo Bangda Airport?

It is 136 km far from the Chamdo Bangda Airport to the nearest Chamdo Town, making the airport the farthest civil airport to the city center in China. There are airport shuttle buses, costing at $9. If you choose to travel to Tibet from Chongqing with us, the transportation is not a problem that you have to consider, we will offer meticulous and considerate service for you.

What can I expect from this journey?

In Chamdo, many scenic spots are worth visiting, including Lake Ranwu, Karub Archaeological Site, Laigu Glaciers, etc.

Ranwu Lake is located in Ranwu Town, Chamdo, known as the largest lake in Eastern Tibet. It is supported by ice and snow from the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Its tranquil and colorful water will lead you to travel in the fairyland and it will turn to dark blue, turquoise, or any other colors from season to season.

Laigu Glacier, a group of gorgeous glaciers, is one of the biggest three glaciers in the world, located next to Ranwu Lake. Being the source of the Parlung Zangbo River, its meltwater flows into Ranwu Lake and nourishes dense virgin forests and many Tibetan villages along both sides.

Karub Archaeological Site is located in the south of Chamdo, the highest Neolithic ruin in China. There are 28 house sites, 366 bone tools, over 20 thousand pieces of Chinese pottery, a lot of cereal and marrowbone, and so on. This site is full of regional features. Here, you will find the connection between Tibetan culture and Central Plain. After visiting here, you will have a full awareness of the Tibetan lifestyle in the past.

Conclusion

The Chongqing to Chamdo flight travel guide contains all the information you need to get to Chamdo by plane, such as flight schedules, ticket prices, required documents, and so on. We believe that this guide can help you to solve the problems you may encounter and provide you with a relaxing flight trip.