Flying from Taipei to Chengdu: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Taipei. Check out your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when booking your flight from Taipei to Chengdu.
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's primary gateways.
A direct flight from Taipei to Chengdu takes on average 3 hours 33 minutes. Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 13 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Taipei to Chengdu is with Air China at 19:45. Opt for the first TPE to TFU departure operated by China Airlines at 08:05 if you're more of an early bird.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Taipei to Chengdu.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Taiwan, you'll need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Taipei to Chengdu for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Jet off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on a nonstop flight from Taipei to Chengdu. From TPE, you can fly directly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
At TPE, you can choose from various carriers that offer direct flights from Taipei to Chengdu, such as:
Located around 48 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in approximately 42 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Chengdu? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can take a nonstop flight from Taipei to Chengdu departing from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Kick off your travels at TSA and touch down at Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
From TSA, direct flights from Taipei to Chengdu can be booked with Sichuan Airlines.
TSA is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It takes 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Taipei to Chengdu? Unwind in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 72 kilometres away.
Reserve a hotel close to TFU if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to Chengdu. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
After your flight from Taipei to Chengdu has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 31 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near CTU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Taipei to Chengdu:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Chengdu
Rs28,313 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Chengdu. A return flight starts at Rs60,641. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from Taipei to Chengdu by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Taipei to Chengdu. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Chengdu
July is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Chengdu. To avoid the crowds, head to Chengdu in February.
Book your flight from Taipei to Chengdu for August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chengdu to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Chengdu in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Chengdu
Start your Chengdu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Chengdu, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are leading attractions which should be on every Chengdu itinerary.
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