Travelling from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport (ADL): What you need to know
Chengdu has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flying out of Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide. The city operates on the UTC+10:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chengdu.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chengdu to ADL, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
To reach TFU from central Chengdu, it takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to drive the 72 kilometres or so.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Tianfu International Airport:
Tianfu International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from TFU land at their destination as scheduled 86.59% of the time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Driving from central Chengdu to CTU generally takes 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 21 kilometres.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your Chengdu to ADL flight:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 89.89% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Have a late flight from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near ADL and be in snooze mode sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Adelaide and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Chengdu to Adelaide Airport flight.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport to the centre of Adelaide is about 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport is R 7,953. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,204. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chengdu to ADL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Chengdu to Adelaide Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport (ADL). July is the most popular month to visit Adelaide. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Chengdu to ADL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Adelaide
Start your Adelaide trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chengdu to Adelaide Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
St Peter's Cathedral and Adelaide Fringe Festival are just two of the top attractions to put on your Adelaide travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Adelaide Oval.
Explore more of Australia
Port Lincoln is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Adelaide. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Lincoln National Park, Winter Hill Lookout and Heritage trail.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Australia, head for Port Pirie, roughly 209 kilometres north of Adelaide. Solomontown Beach, Telowie Beach and Port Pirie Military Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
