Traveling from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport flight.
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok. Tianfu International Airport is located in Chengdu.
With 41 direct flights a week between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the most popular route. Sichuan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:15am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from BKK to TFU is with China Eastern Airlines at 7:15pm.
Your flight from Bangkok to TFU won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
In high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) take off from this terminal.
These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport jetting out of BKK:
Sichuan Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from BKK to TFU.
Among carriers on this route, Air China has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to TFU departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) plane ticket out of Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Work out whether leaving from DMK works best for your plans.
Thai AirAsia operates direct flights from Bangkok to TFU out of DMK. Book your favorite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Thai AirAsia takes the lead in bookings on the DMK to TFU route.
When punctuality matters most, book with Thai AirAsia. It boasts an on-time performance of 88.52% for flights between Don Mueang International Airport and Tianfu International Airport.
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Don Mueang International Airport and TFU:
Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Macau International Airport (MFM)
DMK is about 27 kilometers from central Bangkok. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Bangkok to TFU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
About Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TFU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Currently, $70 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $140. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before traveling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to TFU.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bangkok to TFU.
Find an affordable flight from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Plan your visit to Chengdu in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to TFU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chengdu right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Tianfu International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. 熊猫滚滚, 熊猫园 and Tianfu Panda Tower are leading attractions which should feature on every Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chengdu. Around 161 kilometers away to the east, popular attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Around 105 kilometers south of Chengdu, Zigong is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and 恐龙世界.