Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Chengdu is two hours behind Brisbane and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BNE to CTU flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a sought-after stop between BNE and CTU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
R 5,335 is the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,864. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BNE to CTU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BNE to CTU.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of the departures from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BNE:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
April is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chengdu in February.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNE to CTU in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel around 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its must-visit sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of China, head for Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are among its highlights.
