Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Chengdu is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MEL to CTU flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEL and CTU:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight is $307. A return plane ticket right now is $428. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to CTU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Book a hotel near CTU if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is roughly 21 kilometers from the center of Chengdu. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Chengdu. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to CTU in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 193 kilometers east to Nanchong to check off its leading attractions. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in China, consider Tianshui, about 467 kilometers north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are highlights.