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CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) serves Chengdu, about 15 km southwest of Chengdu. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACTU
ICAOZUUU
ServesChengdu
From centre15 km
Non-stop108
Airlines39
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation495 m

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The airport in numbers

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 34M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 56M in 2019.

Passengers / year
34M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
56M
in 2019
Elevation
495 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chengdu

The airport is about 15 km southwest of Chengdu, about 32 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~22 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~32 minmetered
Private transfer~32 minfixed upfront
Car rental~32 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CTU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Meishan60 km63 min—
Neijiang154 km162 min—
Zigong159 km167 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Chengdu ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 108 destinations, operated by 39 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air China · Shenzhen Airlines · Sichuan Airlines · China Eastern Airlines · Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion · China Southern Airlines · Virgin Express · Hainan Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Xiamen Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Chengdu shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 15 km southwest of Chengdu, about 32 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chengdu?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport?
About 108 destinations, including Kunming, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Jinan. 39 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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