Flying from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Taipei. Explore your options leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when searching for a flight from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
The average duration of a direct Taipei to Tianfu International Airport flight is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Taipei and Chengdu (where Tianfu International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 8 direct flights every week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Tianfu International Airport (TFU). This is the busiest route, with China Airlines offering a 8:05am departure from TPE to TFU.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Taipei to TFU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can hop on a direct flight from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
At TPE, there's a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport, such as:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Air China from TPE to TFU.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is EVA Air.
Travelling from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% touch down on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can book a direct Taipei to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) plane ticket with departures from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Decide if leaving from TSA is a better fit for your trip.
Board your direct flight from Taipei to TFU with Sichuan Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of TSA.
Sichuan Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the TSA to TFU route.
Choose Sichuan Airlines if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Tianfu International Airport arrive as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
TSA is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to TFU flight:
Taipei Songshan Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 91.15% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near TFU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
At the moment, R 2,028 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,303. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to TFU.
The best month for scoring cheap Taipei to Tianfu International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Chengdu. July is when most people book flights from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport (TFU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
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 definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
Start your Chengdu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Taipei to Tianfu International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. 熊猫滚滚, 熊猫园 and Tianfu Panda Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Chengdu.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chengdu. Around 161 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.
If you're ready to explore another corner of China, consider Zigong, about 105 kilometres south of Chengdu. Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and 恐龙世界 are highlights.