Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chengdu: what you need to know
Around 10 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Chengdu.
Chengdu is seven hours ahead of Vienna, where Vienna International Airport is located. Chengdu runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
With three weekly flights between the two airports, Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the most popular route. Hainan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:50. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from VIE to TFU is with Hainan Airlines at 12:45.
To avoid missing your VIE to Chengdu flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Start your trip at VIE and fly nonstop to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). That will be your arrival point when searching for Vienna International Airport to Chengdu tickets.
Book your ticket with Hainan Airlines. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Chengdu.
The journey from central Vienna to VIE takes around 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Chengdu? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near VIE:
80% of flights departing from Vienna International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of VIE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Chengdu
341 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Chengdu flight. A return plane ticket right now is 574 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from VIE to Chengdu. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your Vienna International Airport to Chengdu ticket.
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Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vienna International Airport to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Once your flight from Vienna International Airport to Chengdu has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 16 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
Following your VIE to Chengdu flight, kick back at a hotel close to CTU. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to Chengdu. February is the most popular month to travel to Chengdu. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
Book a Vienna International Airport to Chengdu plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from VIE to Chengdu around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chengdu right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Chengdu:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Jinli Ancient Street, Tianfu Panda Tower and Sichuan Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Chengdu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Tianshui is another essential stop in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without experiencing Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.