Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Airport Code: TFU

 Location: Konggang Avenue, Lujia Town, Jianyang; about 50 km (31mi) southeast from Chengdu city center
 Terminals: The modern airport has 2 terminal buildings well equipped with WIFI, Nursing Room, Left Luggage, places to shop and dine, Lost and Found, and all the other needed service and facilities. T1 is for international flights and T2 is for domestic flights.
T1
International Departure International Arrival 
 Level 4: check-in, health quarantine, customs & security check, immigration inspection
 Level 3 & Level 1: boarding gates
 Level 2: arrivals, health quarantine, immigration inspection, baggage claim, customs
 Level 1: remote arrivals
 
T2
Domestic Departure Domestic Arrival 
 Level 4: check-in, security check, boarding gates
 Level 2 & Level 1: boarding gates
 Ground Transportation Center (GTC): check-in
 Level 2: arrivals, baggage claim
 Level 4: arrivals
 Level 1: remote arrivals
 

Passenger Guide

 1. Close-time for check-in: The close time for domestic flight check-in is 45 minutes before take-off, while that in GTC is 60 minutes prior. That for international flight is decided by the airlines.

 2. Visa policies for overseas transit passengers: If the total layover from the scheduled arrival time to the scheduled departure time is less than 24 hours, passengers can enjoy 24-hour visa-free transit. If it is longer than 24 hours, a visa will be needed, except passport holders of 53 countries and whose itineraries are eligible for 144-hour visa-free transit

 3. How to Transfer between T1 and T2: By free APM. It runs from 05:00 till 00:45 the next day in the check-in area and 5:00 to the arrival of the last domestic flight outside the check-in area. The stations are in B2 of both T1 and T2. 
 

Tianfu Airport Flights


 Domestic Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Sanya, Guilin, Lhasa, Jiuzhai, Kunming, Nanjing, Urumqi, Changsha, Wuhan, Qingdao, Xiamen, Nanning, Harbin, Huangshan…

 International Destinations: Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok, London …
 

Airline Companies 

Lucky Air (8L), Xiamen Air (MF), Spring Airlines (9C), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Shandong Airlines (SC), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Qingdao Airlines (QW), Hainan Airlines (HU), Capital Airlines (JD), China United Airlines (KN), Kunming Airlines (KY), Ruili Airlines (DR), Okay Airways (BK), Colorful Guizhou Airlines (GY), Hebei Airlines (NS), Tianjin Airlines (GS), Donghai Airlines (DZ), Urumqi Air (UQ), Beibu Gulf Airlines (GX), Air Travel (A6), Jiangxi Airlines (RY) …  
 

How to Travel between Tianfu Airport and Chengdu Downtown 

1. Metro

Metro line 18 connects the airport with Chengdu South Railway Station in town. 

 Boarding point: In the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) between T1 and T2. 
 Running Time: 06:03-23:34
 Ticket Fare: It costs at least CNY 2 and they further you take, the higher the price. A full single trip to the South Railway Station is CNY10. 
 

2. Airport Bus

 Pick-up points: Outside gate 01 of T1 and gate 03 of T2
 Interval: 20-30 minutes from 00:00-24:00
Bus Lines Main Stops Fare
Line 1 Chengdu East Railway Station, Chunxi Road CNY15
Line 2 Jinsha Transport Hub CNY15
Line 3 Chengdu Zoo 6:00 - 23:30: CNY15
23:30 - 6:00: CNY25
Line 4 Chengdu Global Center 6:00 - 23:30: CNY15
23:30 - 6:00: CNY25
Line 5 Shuangliu Airport 6:00 - 23:30: CNY15
23:30 - 6:00: CNY25

Note: There are also long-distance buses running back and forth between the airport and nearby cities including Jianyang, Zigong, Deyang, Rongxian, Lezhi, Anyue, Suining, Renshou, Neijiang, Zizhong, Meishan, Mianyang, Nanchong, Leshan, Hongya and Ya’an. 
 

3. Taxi:

The pick-up points are respectively outside Gate 02 of T1 and Gate 04 of T2. 
 

Facilities & Service

Left Luggage

 Location & Service Time: 
T1: Behind Counter B, Level 4; 24 hours a day
T2: Behind Counter G, Level 4; 04:30 - 23:00
 Service Fee:
Duration Large size locker (inch)
18*36*37.4
Middle size locker (inch)
18*36*25.6
Small size locker (inch)
18*18*25.6
0-6 hours (Inclusive) CNY20 CNY12 CNY8
6-12 hours (Inclusive) CNY30 CNY20 CNY13
12-24 hours (Inclusive) CNY40 CNY28 CNY18
Over 24 hours
(A fee is charged every 6 hours, and x represents the number of additional charges)
40 + X*5 28 + X*5 18 + X*2
 

Luggage Packing

 Location & Service Time
T1: Beside Gate 11, Level 4; 120 minutes prior to the first flight departure to 45 minutes before the last flight departure
T2: Beside Gate 21 and Gate 24, Level 4; 120 minutes prior to the first flight departure to 45 minutes before the last flight departure
GTC: Beside Counter K, Level 1; 06:00 to 60 minutes prior to the last flight departure in T2
 Service Fee: CNY10-20 per luggage; the wrapping materials cost CNY15-40 per piece
 

Free Wifi

Passengers can get access to the free Wi-Fi with their passport through self-service queueing machine. 
 

Lost & Found

T1: Behind Counter B, Level 4; 24 hours a day; 028-86906577
T2: Behind Counter G, Level 4; 04:30 – 23:00; 028-86906777
 

Nursing Facilities

 Baby Care Room: Next to washing rooms in both terminals
 Children’s Playground: 
T1: Next to Gate 30 of Corridor C, L4 and Gate 114 of Corridor A, L3;
T2: Next to Gate 214 of Corridor A, L2 and Gate 223 of Corridor C, L2.
 

Hotel

It is connected with T1, T2and GTC and passengers can walk to the check-in counters of both terminals in 5 minutes from the hotel. It opens all day long. 
 

Shopping and Dining

There are restaurants providing both Chinese and western food, cafes and stores selling clothes, books, cosmetics and more. They scatter in the terminal buildings for passengers’ convenience. 
- Last updated on Apr. 03, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Asked by lee from MALAYSIA | Apr. 25, 2024 20:42Reply
what is the option avaliable on arrival on 0230 midnight TFU to leshan?
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Answered by Jin | Apr. 26, 2024 07:11
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First high speed train to Leshan from Chengdu is C6373, which departs from Chengdu East Station at 6:34. Take time at the airport then take bus Line 1 to Chengdu East Station, either 4:00 or 4:30 one.
Asked by Curious from MALAYSIA | Apr. 02, 2024 12:04Reply
Can I buy a simcard at tianfu international airport? How much does a sim card cost?
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Answered by Joshua | Apr. 03, 2024 00:24
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Yes, you can get one in T1. It costs 50-200 depending on what package you choose.
Asked by esteban from SPAIN | Mar. 30, 2024 12:10Reply
Midnight transportation
Hi, we arrive at 1.am and we would like to know if there is a bus service to Chengdu East Railway station at that time
Thanks
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Answered by Joshua | Apr. 01, 2024 02:24
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Yes, you can take airport bus line 4 to Chengdu East which runs from 08:15 to 01:50 the next day.
Asked by Pim from THAILAND | Mar. 23, 2024 03:58Reply
Can I leave Tianfu airport during transfer flight international flight to domestic floght
I book the flight from Bangkok to Lijiang. The flight transfer at Chendu Tianfu airport. The flight from Chendu (Tianfu airport) to Lijiang is on the next morning l. I would like to make sure that I can leave the airport during the flight transfer.
Answers (1)
Answered by Lori | Mar. 26, 2024 02:45
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Yes, you can leave the airport during the layover.
Asked by Habeo from VIETNAM | Mar. 22, 2024 21:58Reply
I need to confirm that the airport bus at TFU run after midnight because my flight arrive at 1am.
Answers (1)
Answered by Lori | Mar. 25, 2024 02:38
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Yes. TFU operates 24-hour shuttle bus to Jinsha Transportation Hub and Chunxi Rd.
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