Find out what services and facilities are available at Chongqing Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?
Internet and wi-fi
Wi-fi is free to use and has no time limit.
You need to log in to the internet with a password, which you can get at the automated kiosks located around the airport after scanning your passport.
Do not delay in buying a physical sim card upon arrival. Get a Chinese data e-sim quickly and easily on the web airalo.com.
Luggage storage
There are 2 luggage lockers at the airport. The fee for storage within 24 hours is from 18 cny to 40 cny depending on the size of the luggage.
- Terminal 2 - Departures Lounge at check-in counters C
- Terminal 3A - Departures hall at check-in counters 3H
Opening hours are 4:30-23:00.
ATMs and exchange offices
There are many exchange offices at the airport, but the rates are not very good.
Much better is withdrawing money from Bank of China ATMs, which allow most foreign cards (such as Revolut) to be withdrawn for free. ATMs are located in many places around the airport.
Luggage wrapping
A baggage wrapping service is available in the departures hall at the check-in desks of both terminals.
The cost per bag is around 20 cny.
Shops and supermarkets
The terminals are equipped with a large number of shops selling luxury fashion, jewellery, watches or travel equipment.
There are also many duty free shops.
Most of the shops are located after the security checks.
You can also take advantage of several minimarkets at the airport with takeaway snacks:
- 7-ELEVEN - Terminal 3A, after security check
- 7-ELEVEN - Terminal 3A, public area
- Lawson - Terminal 3A, public area
Dining options
Chongqing Airport is well-equipped with local restaurants and international fast-food outlets.
There's more choice after security, but you'll always find a few fast-food joints or cafes in the public area too.
Most establishments are open from 5:00am to 10:00pm and there are currently no restaurants open 24/7 at the airport.
International brands available include Subway, Starbucks, McDonald's, Burger King and Dairy Queen.
Drinking water
After security checks, cold and hot drinking water dispensers are located in all terminals.
You can fill your own bottle for free, which you can easily carry through security.
Vending machines
Vending machines selling drinks, sweets or toys are available in many places in both terminals.
Showers
Public showers are not available at Chongqing Airport, and you won't usually find showers in the premium lounges either.
Luggage wrapping
A baggage wrapping service is available at the check-in desks in the departure lounges of both terminals.
The price for 1 piece of luggage ranges from 10 cny to 40 cny depending on its size.
