Travelling from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): What you need to know
Taipei is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
3 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight.
Chengdu (where Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). You can pick from 8 direct services each week. China Airlines operates a 8:05am departure between TPE and TFU.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Taipei to TFU.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) operate out of this terminal.
Leading airlines that have direct flights from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport leaving from TPE include:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between TPE and TFU is Air China.
Among carriers on this route, China Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of the departures from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can book a direct Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) plane ticket out of Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Check if flying out of TSA makes more sense for your journey.
Board your direct flight from Taipei to TFU with Sichuan Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of TSA.
On the TSA to TFU route, Sichuan Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Book with Sichuan Airlines for the most punctual service. Its flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport touch down as scheduled 91.43% of the time.
You can reach TSA from central Taipei in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to TFU flight:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 92% of them landing as planned.
About Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near TFU:
Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Central Chengdu is around 48 kilometres from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Right now, R 2,479 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,694. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Taipei to TFU by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). February is the busiest month to travel to Chengdu. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Taipei to TFU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chengdu right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Chengdu when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Tianfu Panda Tower followed by Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Museum.
Explore more of China
You've visited Chengdu, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 161 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its top attractions. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Zigong is another favourite destination in China and is around 105 kilometres south of Chengdu. No trip is complete without experiencing Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and Zigong Colored Lantern Park.