Flying from Chengdu to Dubai: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Chengdu. Check out your options leaving from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) when organising your flight from Chengdu to Dubai.
When working out where to land in Dubai, Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the major entry points.
Around 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Chengdu to Dubai flight.
Dubai is four hours behind Chengdu and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
With six flights a week between the two airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Chengdu to Dubai with Sichuan Airlines at 16:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from TFU to DXB is with Sichuan Airlines at 16:10.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Chengdu to Dubai flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Dubai
To pick up cheap Chengdu to Dubai flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
You can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to Dubai departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Begin your journey at TFU and come in for landing at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Sichuan Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Chengdu to Dubai plane tickets from TFU.
To get to TFU from central Chengdu, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Tianfu International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chengdu to Dubai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
86.59% of flights leaving Tianfu International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of TFU.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Chengdu to Dubai flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Dubai:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to CTU from the centre of Chengdu in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Chengdu to Dubai? Check in to a hotel near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 90% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is approximately 5 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chengdu to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and find adventure across Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is approximately 40 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Once your flight from Chengdu to Dubai has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 45 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Chengdu to Dubai, rest your head at a hotel near DWC. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Hire.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from DWC three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chengdu to Dubai. January is the busiest month for a trip to Dubai. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Chengdu to Dubai ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Chengdu to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Dubai, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another well-known destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No journey is complete without a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
