Flying from Bangkok to Chengdu: what you need to know
Bangkok is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Chengdu departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
When it comes to landing in Chengdu, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the major entry points.
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Bangkok to Chengdu flight.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu one hour ahead of Bangkok.
You can pick from 44 services each week between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). BKK to TFU is the most popular route when booking flights from Bangkok to Chengdu.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Bangkok to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a popular month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Chengdu
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Chengdu. From BKK, you can travel directly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Direct Bangkok to Chengdu plane tickets are offered by numerous airlines at BKK. Take flight with one of these carriers:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Bangkok to Chengdu flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Kunming Airport (KMG)
Traveling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Chengdu, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Chengdu leaving from Don Mueang Airport (DMK). Start your travels at DMK and disembark at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
From DMK, you can book a direct Bangkok to Chengdu plane ticket with Thai Lion Air.
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your Bangkok to Chengdu flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Don Mueang Airport and Chengdu:
Changsha Airport (CSX)
Nanning Airport (NNG)
Phuket Airport (HKT)
You can reach DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 21 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu, kick back in one of these hotels near Don Mueang Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Don Mueang Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
Arriving in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is approximately 48 kilometers from the center of Chengdu. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there when traveling by public transport.
Book a hotel near TFU if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Chengdu. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The center of Chengdu is approximately 11 kilometers from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Once your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near CTU. Tuck yourself in after your Bangkok to Chengdu flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu. December is the busiest month for a trip to Chengdu. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Bangkok to Chengdu ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Chengdu around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chengdu right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu:
Sichuan Tower of China and Jinli Street are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Chengdu itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sichuan Museum.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 193 kilometers east to Nanchong to check off its top attractions. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area - Wanjuanlou Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tianshui is another well-known destination in China and is around 467 kilometers north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without a visit to Qimulin Mountain, Yuquanguan Scenic Area and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.