Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Airport Code: CTU



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Passenger Guide
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Chengdu Airport |
→ Arrive at the airport 2-2.5 hours before flight departure
→ Close Time for Check-in: Domestic Flight: 45 mins. before take-off; International Flight: Base on Airlines’ Requirements
→ Close Time for Boarding: Domestic & International Flight: 20 mins. before take-off
2. How to Travel between Shuangliu Airport & Downtown Chengdu (↓details underneath): Airport Shuttle Bus, Metro, Taxi, City Bus

3. Transfer Guide in Shuangliu Airport:
D refers to Domestic; I refers to International
→ I to D: Arrivals - Health Quarantine - Immigration Inspection - Baggage Claim - Baggage Inspection - Go to the Transfer Area & Security Check - Boarding
→ D to I: Arrivals - Baggage Claim - to the 2F of T1 - Customs - Immigration Inspection - Security Check - Boarding
→ D to D: Arrivals - Baggage Claim - Baggage Check in - Security Check - Boarding
→ I to I: Arrivals - Customs - Immigration Inspection - Security Check - Boarding
Notice on Visa Free Policy
Read details about 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Chengdu.
Terminal 1 of Shuangliu Airport

Departure Hall: 2F & 3F
Arrival Hall: 1F


Terminal 2 of Shuangliu Airport
Departure Hall: 3F
Arrival Hall: 1F

Chengdu Shuangliu Airport Shuttle Bus - 6 Lines
Airport → 2nd Section of South People's Road (Minshan Hotel) | 2nd Section of South People's Road (Minshan Hotel) → Airport |
06:30 - 05:30 next day | 06:00 - 22:00 |
Ticket Prices: CNY 10/person | |
Main Stops: US Consulates South People’s Road - Bailout Tower 1st Circle Ring Road - Huaxiba |
Shuttle Line 2: Airport – Chengdu North Railway Station
Airport → North Railway Station | North Railway Station → Airport |
06:30 - 20:00 | 06:30 - 20:00 |
Ticket Prices: CNY 10-17/person | |
Main Stops: US Consulates Nijiaqiao - Bailout Tower 1st Circle Ring Road - Jiaxiba - Minshan Hotel - Tianfu Square East - Luomashi - Tibet Hotel |
Shuttle Line 3: Airport – Chengdu East Railway Station
Airport → East Railway Station | East Railway Station → Airport |
07:00 - 01:00 next day | 07:00 - 23:00 |
Ticket Prices: CNY 12/person | |
Main Stops: Hongzhuanqiao - Jinxiu Avenue Chenglong Road |
Night Shuttle Line 1: Airport – Minshan Hotel
Airport → 2nd Section of South People's Road (Minshan Hotel) | 2nd Section of South People's Road (Minshan Hotel) → Airport |
20:00 - 05:30 next day | 20:00 - 05:30 next day |
Ticket Prices: CNY 10/person | |
Main Stops: US Consulates Nijiaqiao - Bailout Tower 1st Circle Ring Road - Huaxiba |
Night Shuttle Line 2: Airport – Guixi Bus Stop
Airport → Guixi Bus Stop | Guixi Bus Stop → Airport |
20:00 - 05:30 next day | 20:00 - 05:30 next day |
Ticket Prices: CNY 10-13/person | |
Main Stops: US Consulates Nijiaqiao - Bailout Tower 1st Circle Ring Road - Huaxiba - Minshan Hotel - Tianfu Square East - Yanshikou - South Gate of Chunxi Road - Xinnanmen - Sichuan University |
Night Shuttle Line 3: Airport – Wuhouci Street
Airport → Wuhouci Street | Wuhouci Street → Airport |
21:00 - 03:00 next day | 21:00 - 03:00 next day |
Ticket Prices: CNY 10-15/person | |
Main Stops: US Consulates Nijiaqiao - Bailout Tower 1st Circle Ring Road - Huaxiba - Minshan Hotel - Tianfu Square East - Qinglong Street 3rd Hospital - Wide and Narrow Alley - Wuhou Temple - Jinli Street |
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Airport Shuttle Bus |


T2: Passage L2, L3, L4 on the B2, B/C Exit of metro in the Parking of T2

City Bus
Bus No. | Route | Ticket Fare |
S21 | Sanliba - Airport | CNY 1 |
S26 | Erjiangsi Metro Station - Airport | CNY 1 |
S15 | Seashore Square of Jiaolonggang - Airport | CNY 1 |
S84 | Xihanggang Xindong Street - Airport | CNY 1 |
S22 | Zongbao South - Airport | CNY 1 |
Night Bus S09 | Section 5 of Hanggang Road - Airport | CNY 1 |
Taxi
Official Taxi Stands: T1: Outside of Gate No.2 of Arrival Hall; T2: Outside of Gate No.4 and 5 of Arrival Hall
Hotline: 12328
Reference Taxi Fare:
Destination | Fare | Time |
Chengdu Railway Station | CNY 80 - 90 | 40 minutes |
East Railway Station | CNY 60 - 70 | 35 minutes |
South Railway Station | CNY 30 - 40 | 20 minutes |
Xinnanmen Bus Station | CNY 50 - 60 | 30 minutes |
Tianfu Square | CNY 55 - 65 | 35 minutes |
Chunxi Road | CNY 60 - 70 | 40 minutes |
Chengdu Zoo | CNY 80 - 90 | 45 minutes |
Wide and Narrow Alley | CNY 50 - 60 | 35 minutes |
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding | CNY 100 - 120 | 55 minutes |
Jinli Street | CNY 50 - 60 | 30 minutes |
Happy Valley | CNY 80 - 90 | 40 minutes |
How to Travel Between Chengdu Airport & Nearby Cities
Airport Intercity Bus
Destination | Schedule | Price (CNY/person) |
Anyue | 12:00, 14:30 | CNY 77 |
Dujiangyan | 09:40, 10:40, 11:30, 13:30, 15:40, 17:30 | CNY 27 |
Jintang | 08:10, 09:20, 11:20, 12:20, 13:40, 15:30, 16:40, 18:00 | CNY 40 |
Longchang | 13:20 | CNY 80 |
Luzhou | 11:00, 13:30 | CNY 108 |
Mianyang | 10:00, 13:30, 15:30, 18:00 | CNY 58 |
Nanchong | 13:50 | CNY 79 |
Renshou | 09:30, 11:20, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 18:00 | CNY 42 |
Ya’an | 11:20, 13:30 | CNY 47 |
Yibin | 15:20, 17:10 | CNY 60 |
Zhongjiang | 09:00, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00 | CNY 58 |
Zigong | 10:30, 11:50, 13:10, 14:30, 15:40, 17:10, 18:00 | CNY 87 |
Ziyang | 14:00 | CNY 48 |
Train
Trains to nearby cities such as Leshan, Emeishan, Meishan East, Qingshen, Deyang, Mianyang are available at the airport for passengers’ convenience. The ticket office and waiting hall are located on -1F of the parking lot in front of the T2 and the platforms on -2F.
Besides, train is easily accessible here for passengers to go to the two railway stations in Chengdu. It takes about 10 minutes to South Railway Station and 16 minutes to East Railway Station.
Facilities & Services of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Taxi outside the Airport |
Service Hour: T1: 24 hours of T1; T2: 04:30 to the last flight departure
Price: CNY 8 to 40 for one piece of luggage

Location: T1: at the entrances of corridor B and C in Domestic check-in Hall; T2: at entrances of the Check-in Hall.
Service Hour: 2.5 hours before the earliest flight departure to 45 minutes before the latest flight departure.
Price: CNY 10-20 for one piece of luggage

T1:
Travelex Currency Exchange: next to Gate No. 1 of 2F, Departure Hall
ICE Currency Exchange: next to Gate No. 1 of 1F, Entrance Hall; Area of Ticket Counter No. W20-21
T2: Bank of China: Next to Gate No.9, Departure Hall
ICE Currency Exchange: Next to Security Gate FG inside Domestic Departure Hall

VIP Lounge: T1: Corridor A and C; T2: Corridor D and F
First Class Lounge: T1: Corridor A, B & C; T2: Corridor E, F, G and Corridor CD, DE, EF



Car Type | Within 30 minutes | 30-60 minutes | After 1 hour |
Small-sized vehicles | Free | CNY 4 | CNY 2 every 30 minutes |
Large-sized vehicles | Free | CNY 8 | CNY 6 every 30 minutes |

Location: Between Gate No. 6 and 7 in Domestic Departure Hall, T1; at the back of the Check-in Counter N of T2
Service Hour: T1: 04:30 - 23:00; T2: 04:30 - 23:00
- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Chengdu Shuangliu Airport
Asked by Sidhi from NEPAL | Mar. 17, 2023 09:15
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Overnight at T1
I have a overnight at Chengdu shuangliu
T1 terminal. My next flight is at 1 pm.
Is there anytype accomodations at the Airport airside
T1 terminal. My next flight is at 1 pm.
Is there anytype accomodations at the Airport airside
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Answered by Scott | Mar. 19, 2023 20:56
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Yes, there are many hotels not far from the airport for passengers' convenience.
Asked by Rev. Vimutti from SRI LANKA | Feb. 22, 2021 05:09
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I will arrive Chengdu airport at 23.25, is there metro to hotel near south railway station?
I will arrive Chengdu airport at 23.25.
At this hour including after leaving immigrtion, it will be over midnight, is there any metro to hotel near south railway station?
At this hour including after leaving immigrtion, it will be over midnight, is there any metro to hotel near south railway station?
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Answered by Brandon | Feb. 28, 2021 17:34
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Well, according to your landing time, there is no metro. For your convenience, you are suggested to take a taxi to your hotel directly.
Asked by Naga from VIETNAM | Jan. 13, 2020 23:45
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Way to go Xiling Snow Mountain ?
I'm going to Xiling Mountain on 26 Feb 2020. Can I take the bus go there ? And have the bus come back in that day? How about the time ? From 26-30 Feb, Xiling Mountain still has snow ? Thank you!!!
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Answered by Kimmy from THAILAND | Jan. 15, 2020 19:21
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You can take bus from Chadianzi Bus Station to the snow mountain at 9:00, 9:30, 10:30, 13:00 and 13:30. And go back to Chengdu at 16:00, 17:30 and 18:00. There is snow in February.
Asked by Dalia rudy from ISRAEL | Dec. 27, 2019 05:03
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Shuttle bus from Chengdu Airport to dorsett hotel?
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Answered by Phil from UNITED KINGDOM | Dec. 29, 2019 22:52
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You can take shuttle bus line 1 and get off at Minshan Hotel stop, then take taxi to your destination.
Asked by Joseph from MALAYSIA | Dec. 08, 2019 21:04
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I will stay at Chengdu Xishu Garden Inn
I will stay at Xishu Garden Inn, which line of shuttle bus no. from Shuangliu Airport should i take and how much is the fare?
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Answered by Mona from USA | Dec. 11, 2019 18:07
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You can take shuttle bus line 2 to Tianfu Square station, then walk west around 700m to the hostel. It takes around 1 hour with CNY13.
Answered by Joseph from MALAYSIA | Dec. 12, 2019 19:59
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Thanks for your replied