Choose the right arrival
Fly long distance; take high-speed rail regionally
Tianfu is the main long-haul airport, Shuangliu is closer to the center, and Chengdu East handles most high-speed rail arrivals.
Main long-haul airport
TFU · Tianfu
About 50 km from center
Closer airport
CTU · Shuangliu
About 18 km from center
Main rail hub
Chengdu East
Lines 2 & 7
Recommended
High-speed rail
For Chongqing and Xi’an
Passport buffer
45–60 minutes
Before train departure
Arrival method
Compare how you can reach Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The main long-haul gateway, with metro and express connections but a long transfer to central Chengdu.
Connections
Major Chinese hubs + international routes
Center
About 50 km from Chunxi Road
Transfer
60–90 min depending on service
Best option
Metro Line 18 or official taxi
- Confirm TFU rather than CTU before departure.
- Keep your arrival documents and passport ready.
- Save the hotel name and address in Chinese.
Arrival hubs
Know exactly where you are arriving
Chengdu’s two airports and multiple rail stations are not interchangeable. Open a hub for the practical detail.
Final transfer
Airport and station transfer choices
Metro
¥2–12
Best value, light luggage
Official taxi / Didi
¥40–220
Varies sharply by airport
Airport express
Route dependent
Check current terminal
Private transfer
¥160–320+
Best for families or late arrivals
Arrive with the first hour already solved
Hold your transport, transfer and first-night hotel details together.