Travelling from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Chengdu and Hong Kong are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 62 weekly Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest flight you can take. Hong Kong Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your TFU to HKG flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport to choose from. When organising your Hong Kong journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of China:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Sichuan Airlines on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating TFU to HKG flights. An impressive 96.64% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
R 1,789 is the lowest price for a one-way Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,445. These fares can change based on availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from TFU to HKG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from TFU to HKG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using 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 Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Handy information about Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
86.59% of flights departing from Tianfu International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from TFU.
To get to Tianfu International Airport from central Chengdu, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 72 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near TFU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Reserve a hotel near HKG if you have a late Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Hong Kong. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hong Kong. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Tianfu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TFU to HKG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another favourite destination in China and is around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. No journey is complete without dropping by Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.