A city built on mountains, where the metro runs through apartment blocks and the hot pot never stops bubbling.
Tianjin Airlines flies non-stop from London Heathrow to Chongqing from £419 return. The flights run on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and the cheapest dates fall in late November and early December 2026. A checked bag is included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Heathrow, United Kingdom
- To: Chongqing, China
- Airline: Tianjin Airlines
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £419 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
21/11/2026 - 28/11/2026
25/11/2026 - 05/12/2026
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The flight leaves Heathrow at 21:00 and lands in Chongqing at 15:55 the next day, after about 11 hours. The return leaves at 15:00 and lands at Heathrow at 19:00 the same day. The fare includes a cabin bag, a checked bag and meals. In December, the same flight costs £495 or more. Check China's entry rules for British passport holders before you book.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in a London pub costs about £6.50. In Chongqing, a bowl of spicy xiaomian noodles for breakfast costs about £1.10, a local beer £1 and a full hot pot dinner around £10 a head. A metro or monorail ride costs less than £1, including the famous train that goes straight through a block of flats at Liziba.
☀️ The Weather
Late November in Chongqing is mild and damp. Expect highs of 13-16°C and nights around 9-11°C, with grey skies and river fog on many mornings. It rarely rains hard, and the fog gives the skyline its famous moody look.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay around Jiefangbei and Hongya Cave for the river views and the night lights.
SSAW Boutique Hotel · 9.2/10 · From £38/night
A design hotel close to Hongya Cave and the Jiefangbei pedestrian streets.
Four Points by Sheraton Chongqing · 9.1/10 · From £67/night
A comfortable international hotel in the centre, with river views from the upper floors.
InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City · 9.5/10 · From £166/night
High above the meeting of the two rivers, in the city's most striking skyscraper.
🎯 What to Do
Chongqing is rivers, neon and mountains on the city's edge.
Two Rivers night cruise: The Yangtze and Jialing rivers at night, with Hongya Cave and the skyline lit up.
Cloud walk at Raffles City: A glass skywalk between towers, high above the meeting of the two rivers.
Classic full-day tour: Old Ciqikou town, the Liziba monorail station and the cable car over the Yangtze with a guide.
Wulong Karst day trip: The natural stone bridges and deep gorges of a UNESCO World Heritage park.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Chongqing is a gateway to central and western China.
Chengdu: Giant pandas and Sichuan food, about 1 hour by high-speed train.
Dazu Rock Carvings: Thousands of Buddhist carvings from the 9th century, about 2 hours by road.
Zhangjiajie: The sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Guilin: Karst peaks and the Li River, about 1h30 by air. Search flights
From £419 return, non-stop from London to Chongqing with bags included. Pack something for the hot pot.
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