Tianfu International Airport TFU
Tianfu International Airport is one of two airports serving Chengdu, and the choice between them shapes how you plan a trip. Cheap flights from Tianfu International Airport are often compared with departures from Chengdu's other airport when travellers weigh routes to Budapest, Istanbul, Rome, Warsaw, London, Vienna, Milan and Chisinau. Both airports handle international and domestic traffic, and the right option depends on which carrier and schedule suit your journey. Comparing fares, flight times and connection options for each airport helps you spot the better routing before you book.
Tianfu International Airport at a glance
- Passengers per year
- 54.9 M (2024)
- Elevation
- 440 m
- Opened
- 2021
- Official website
- sctfia.com
- Population of Chengdu
- 20.9 M (2020)
Country facts: Wikidata
Getting to the city
The fastest way into Chengdu is the rail link from Tianfu International Airport, with taxis and airport buses covering areas beyond the stations. Allow plenty of time for the journey, especially when arriving in the evening or during busy travel periods, and check which terminal your flight uses before you set off. If you are heading for Chengdu's other airport, leave extra time for the cross-city transfer rather than assuming a quick hop. Avoid unofficial drivers who approach you in the arrivals hall, and use the official taxi rank or a booked car instead.
Popular routes from this airport
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | Shanghai Airlines | with a stop | 24 Dec 2026 | from $369 |
| London | Shenzhen Airlines | with a stop | 13 Jan 2027 | from $420 |
| Rome | China Eastern Airlines | with a stop | 21 Nov 2026 | from $453 |
| Paris | Turkish Airlines | with a stop | 7 Dec 2026 | from $493 |
| Berlin | Etihad Airways | with a stop | 8 Apr 2027 | from $526 |
| Istanbul | AirAsiaX Sdn Bhd | with a stop | 8 Nov 2026 | from $530 |
| Vienna | Sichuan Airlines | with a stop | 31 Jan 2027 | from $533 |
| Warsaw | Etihad Airways | with a stop | 6 Apr 2027 | from $602 |
| Madrid | Sichuan Airlines | direct | 10 May 2027 | from $627 |
| Amsterdam | Thai Airways Intl | with a stop | 14 Nov 2026 | from $730 |
| Krakow | Turkish Airlines | with a stop | 1 Mar 2027 | from $1,031 |