Flying from Taiyuan Airport (TYN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Taiyuan and Chengdu share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 14 Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 12:40 Tibet Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:50 with Tibet Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TYN to CTU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Sichuan Airlines is your gateway to exploring Chengdu (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
With a dependable 80.33% of services arriving on schedule, Sichuan Airlines has the best on-time performance for TYN to CTU flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiyuan Airport (TYN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
R 2,625 is currently the best price for a one-way Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,227. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from TYN to CTU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Taiyuan Airport (TYN)
TYN is located at Airport Special Line.
Taiyuan Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from TYN make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Taiyuan Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Taiyuan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to TYN:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CTU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Taiyuan Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for August if you want to visit Chengdu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TYN to CTU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to discover 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 full itinerary ahead.
Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without a visit to Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
