Travelling from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Hefei Airport (HFE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hefei's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Chengdu.
Every week, there are 28 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport flights. To take off early, opt for the 06:35 Tibet Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:15 with Sichuan Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CTU to HFE flight.
Flying during a peak time like November? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport. When you're ready to start your Hefei holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of China:
Air China is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air China is the most punctual carrier that operates CTU to HFE flights. An exceptional 90.98% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport. These are the top stopovers between CTU and HFE:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Kunming Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Hefei Airport (HFE)
Currently, R 1,857 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,830. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CTU to HFE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport.
Handy information about Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart CTU reach their destination on time.
Central Chengdu to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CTU? If you've booked an early flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hefei Airport (HFE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HFE instead:
When to fly to Hefei Airport (HFE)
September is the most popular month for flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Hefei in March.
The warmest month in Hefei is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Hefei Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CTU to HFE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hefei. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hefei, Wuhan is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
