Flying from Taipei to Chengdu: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Taipei. Check out your options leaving from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) when reserving your flight from Taipei to Chengdu.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Chengdu, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the primary gateways.
Take a direct Taipei to Chengdu flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei.
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are eight weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Taipei to Chengdu is with Air China at 18:30. Opt for the first TPE to TFU departure operated by China Airlines at 08:05 to maximise your time in Chengdu.
To ensure you don't miss your Taipei to Chengdu flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Chengdu
To secure cheap Taipei to Chengdu flights, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Taipei to Chengdu is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Depart from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) on a nonstop flight from Taipei to Chengdu. From TPE, you can fly straight to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Choose from a variety of airlines offering direct Taipei to Chengdu plane tickets with departures from TPE, including:
The journey from central Taipei to TPE takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Chengdu? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport:
73% of flights that leave from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
You can book a direct flight from Taipei to Chengdu departing Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA). Nonstop connections from TSA will take you to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Book a direct Taipei to Chengdu plane ticket with Sichuan Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of TSA.
You can reach TSA from central Taipei in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Taipei to Chengdu, kick back in one of these hotels near Taipei Sung Shan Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Taipei Sung Shan Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 92%.
Arriving in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The distance from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
After your flight from Taipei to Chengdu has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Public transport will get you there in about 45 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to CTU. Unwind after your Taipei to Chengdu flight at any of these well-located options:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
December is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Chengdu. To skip the crowds, visit Chengdu in March.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Taipei to Chengdu ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Chengdu around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chengdu right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Chengdu:
Sichuan Tower of China and Jinli Street are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Chengdu must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sichuan Museum.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres to the east, popular attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area - Wanjuanlou Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
If you want to check out another side of China, head for Tianshui, roughly 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. Qimulin Mountain, Yuquanguan Scenic Area and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park are among the biggest draws.