Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Chengdu: what you need to know
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8. The city is seven hours ahead of Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your AMS to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from AMS to Chengdu, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Amsterdam to AMS takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to AMS:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, data shows 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Chengdu
366 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 649 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from AMS to Chengdu if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu ticket.
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Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The distance from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. Once you've disembarked your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Following your AMS to Chengdu flight, kick back at a hotel close to CTU. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
December is the quietest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Chengdu based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Chengdu
After booking your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Chengdu, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chengdu:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Jinli Ancient Street, Tianfu Panda Tower and Sichuan Museum are highlights which should feature on any good Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without dropping by Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.