Flying from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the two main airports in Chengdu.
Phnom Penh International Airport is located in Phnom Penh. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 1 hour behind Chengdu.
Your flight from Chengdu to PNH won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Central Chengdu to TFU is approximately 72 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel near Tianfu International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)? Check out the fares flying out of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Cambodia Airways operates direct flights from Chengdu to PNH out of CTU. Book your preferred seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport, check out these options when departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Nanning Airport (NNG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Driving from central Chengdu to CTU generally takes 31 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Chengdu to PNH? Check in to a hotel near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PNH:
Getting from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to central Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Phnom Penh. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport from Rs18,378 or travel return from just Rs50,872. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from Chengdu to PNH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
February is the quietest time to travel to Phnom Penh. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Lock in your flight from Chengdu to PNH for March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phnom Penh to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Phnom Penh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Phnom Penh right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chengdu to Phnom Penh International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Phnom Penh is to check out its most popular sights. Some highlights include Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Wat Phnom.
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