Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Beijing and Chengdu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Take your pick of 77 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Shenzhen Airlines is the earliest you can take. Sichuan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Your PEK to TFU flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, so jetting off to Chengdu (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Hainan Airlines.
With a dependable 92.03% of services arriving on schedule, Hainan Airlines has the best on-time record for PEK to TFU flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEK and TFU:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Dongsheng Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
R 1,512 is the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,896. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PEK to TFU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PEK to TFU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PEK land on schedule 81% of the time.
Beijing Capital Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PEK? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Reserve a hotel near TFU if you're on a late Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
From Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Chengdu. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEK to TFU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Chengdu, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in China, consider Tianshui, roughly 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park are key highlights.












