Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
George Town and Chengdu are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are seven Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 01:00 Sichuan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 01:00 with Sichuan Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PEN to TFU flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Sichuan Airlines offers direct flights from Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Chengdu — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
Sichuan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PEN to TFU flights. A reliable 96.43% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEN and TFU:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
R 2,035 is the lowest price for a one-way Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,056. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PEN to TFU, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
Of all flights departing from Penang Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Penang Airport is around 16 kilometres from central George Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PEN? If you're catching an early flight from Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Consider booking a hotel near TFU if you have a late Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
December is the most popular month for flights from Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Chengdu in March.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Penang Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEN to TFU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.

