Cheap Flights from Beijing to Chengdu Shuangliu International

The primary airport serving Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport which is located 15km outside of the city. There are eight airlines operating flights from Beijing to Chengdu - Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has two passenger terminals after it opened up the new Terminal 2 in 2012 and now ranks as China’s fourth busiest airport. You will find everything you would need at the airport whether it’s retail and travel shops or somewhere to enjoy a drink or a meal. Once you have landed at the airport the most convenient way to reach your destination is by taxi, although you can also find public buses available if you are on a budget.

Airport Information - Departing

Beijing Capital International Airport is Beijing’s busiest airport offering a wide variety of amenities and facilities. Alongside a sizeable selection of shops where you can buy gifts, duty free goods and other basics, the airport is home to a wide range of places to eat and drink if you want to grab a bite to eat before your journey. One of the quickest ways to travel to the airport from central Beijing is on the Airport Express which takes only 30 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport is Beijing’s secondary airport that is due to cease operating as a commercial airport once the new Beijing Daxing International Airport is finished. The airport offers everything you would need when it comes to shops and restaurants so you won’t be lacking in things to do. The most popular way to reach your destination from the airport is by taxi, although you will also find car rental companies if you want to use your own vehicle.

What to Expect in Chengdu

In Chengdu the weather is warm and pleasant for a lot of the year, although winters in the city can get fairly cold. Be advised that the city experiences a rainy season beginning in June and ending in September so be prepared for rain. You won’t need to obtain a visa when traveling between Beijing and Chengdu as it is a domestic route, but you will still need to show your passport in order to board your flight. Check out the top hotels in Chengdu to make the most out of your visit.