Flying from Beijing to Chengdu: what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Beijing's main airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX). Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Chengdu jetting off from either of these.
When it comes to landing in Chengdu, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is a primary hub. Another is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Hop on a direct Beijing to Chengdu flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Beijing and Chengdu share the same timezone, UTC+8.
The busiest route for flights from Beijing to Chengdu is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Take your pick of 184 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from PEK to CTU is the 06:55 Sichuan Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 22:00 with Sichuan Airlines.
To ensure you make it on your Beijing to Chengdu flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Chengdu
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Begin your journey at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), which offers multiple direct flights from Beijing to Chengdu. From PEK, you can fly straight into Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Direct Beijing to Chengdu plane tickets are offered by numerous airlines at PEK. Your nonstop flight awaits with one of these options:
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Chengdu or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, data shows 79.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Direct flights from Beijing to Chengdu can be booked from Daxing International Airport (PKX), so consider jetting off from this hub. PKX offers nonstop connections to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
A good selection of airlines offer direct Beijing to Chengdu plane tickets from PKX. Book your favourite window or aisle seat with any of these carriers and you'll get there before you know it:
PKX is around 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Beijing to Chengdu? Relax in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Daxing International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 88.83% of them touching down right on cue.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Reserve a hotel close to TFU if you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Chengdu. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is around 11 kilometres from central Chengdu. After your flight from Beijing to Chengdu, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
After your flight from Beijing to Chengdu, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CTU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
January is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Chengdu, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chengdu based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Beijing to Chengdu ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chengdu right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Beijing to Chengdu:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are popular attractions which should feature on every Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.