To and From the Airport

Chengdu 成都 - Shuangliu (CTU):

Location: 10 Miles/17 km WSW of the City.
Airport Overview: The new Terminal 2 was officially opened in August 2012 for all domestic airlines except Sichuan Airlines. T1 is split into Domestic and International wings, and has all international flights (Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan count as international flights) for all airlines. Terminal 2 is twice the size of Terminal 1. There is a shuttle that runs between the 2 terminals for CNY 10. Passengers over 70 travel free.
By Taxi: To Chengdu city CNY 70-80/40 mins. Taxis wait outside domestic arrivals: T1s: Outside Gate 1 of Terminal 1. T2: Outside Gate 4 & 5 of Terminal 2. Contact: For taxi service call 8519 5910, but do not expect English to be spoken!


By Bus to Chengdu City:
General: Buses run on a number of routes into the city from both terminals. The leave from outside arrivals.
Airport Shuttle #1: Route: Chengdu Airport (Gate 3 on 1st floor in T1 & Gates 4 & 5 on 1st floor in T2) - US Consulates Renmin South Rd - Huaxi Dam - Minshan Hotel. Timings: Buses leave the airport every 30 mins 0630 until the last flight arrives. Buses leave Minshan Hotel every 30 mins 0600-2200. Cost: CNY15, takes ~45 mins.
Airport Shuttle #2 to Tianfu Sq/City Center: Route: Sometimes called Route 300. Chengdu Airport (Gate 3 on 1st floor in T1 & Gate 5 on 1st floor in T2) - Huangang Road - Baijia Crossroads - Taiping Temple Crossroads - Shiyang Crossroads - South Railway Station - US Consulates Renmin South Rd - Huaxi Dam - Jinjiang Hotel - Tianfu Square (the centre of the city) - North Railway Station. Timings: Buses run every 30 mins 0630-2000. Cost: CNY 8, takes ~45 mins with frequent stops along the way.
Airport Shuttle #3: Route: Chengdu Airport (Gate 3 on 1st floor in T1 & Gate 5 on 1st floor in T2) - South Gate of Sichuan Normal University - South Railway Station(East) - East Railway Station. Timings: Buses run every 30 mins 0700-1900. Cost: CNY15, takes ~45 mins.
Airport Shuttle #4: Route: Chengdu Airport (Gate 3 on 1st floor in T1 & Gate 5 on 1st floor in T2) - Yangtze River Crossroad - Airport Road - North of the new Convention and Exhibition Center - South of the new Convention and Exhibition Center. Timings: Buses run every 30 mins 0630-1900. Cost: CNY15, takes ~45 mins.

By Long Distance Coach:
General: Coaches run to a number of cities. Buses depart from between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Contact: Tel 0086-028-85205360. Notes: For the routes mentioned except Mianyang and Deyang, tickets are sold up to 3 days in advance.
To Anyue, Jianyang, Leizhi, Huilan & Yuanda: Route: Airport - Jianyang - Leizhi - Huilan - Yuanda - Anyue. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1200 & 1400. Cost: To Anyue CNY 61, Jianyang CNY 35, Leizhi CNY 53, Huilan CNY 56 & Yuanda CNY 58.
To Dayi: Route: Airport - Dayi. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0840, 1050, 1400, 1620 & 1740. Cost: CNY 19.
To Deyang: Route: Airport - Dayi. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0930 & 2100. Cost: CNY 46.
To Dujiangyan: Route: Airport - Dujiangyan. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1120, 1230, 1330, 1420, 1510 & 1650. Cost: CNY 25.
To Leshan: Route: Airport - Leshan. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1040, 1230, 1350, 1530, 1640 & 1830. Cost: CNY 54.
To Longchang: Route: Airport - Longchang. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0940 & 1420. Cost: CNY 81.
To Luzhou: Route: Airport - Luzhou. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1030, 1200, 1330, 1500, 1630 & 1830. Cost: CNY 112.
To Meishan: Route: Airport - Meishan. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1330. Cost: CNY 35.
To Mianyang: Route: Airport - Mianyang. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0930 & 2130. Cost: CNY 58.
To Nanchong: Route: Airport - Nanchong. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1130 & 1430. Cost: CNY 79.
To Neijiang: Route: Airport - Neijiang. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1200, 1340 & 1600. Cost: CNY 75.
To Suining: Route: Airport - Suining. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1200, 1430, 1800 & 2030. Cost: CNY 79.
To Ya‘an: Route: Airport - Ya‘an. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1120, 1400 & 1620. Cost: CNY 48.
To Yibin: Route: Airport - Yibin. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1050, 1230, 1430 & 1630. Cost: CNY 110. Students CNY 90.
To Zigong: Route: Airport - Zigong. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1140, 1240, 1340, 1510 & 1700. Cost: CNY 84. Students CNY 67.
To Ziyang: Route: Airport - Ziyang. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 1450. Cost: CNY 49.

Car Parking: Available opposite both terminals. P1 is in front of Terminal 1. Cost: Small vehicles: first 60 mins RMB 4, each extra 30 mins RMB 2. Large vehicles: first 60 mins RMB 8, each extra 30 mins RMB 6. Daily max RMB 96.
Airport Hotel: Chengdu Airport Express Hotel is located east of Terminal 2. lt is a four-star business hotel. Tel +86-28-85208899.
Notes: ATMs/Cash machines are on the departures level. Not all accept foreign cards.
Airport Hotel: Airport Hotel (two star) Tel: 028 85205577 or 028 85205363.
Airport Website: www.cdairport.com/
Airport Tel No: 028 85702649 or 028 85205063.
Updated Nov13 Visit. Last Visit Dec13


Chongqing 重庆 (CKG):

Location: 18 Miles/30 km NNE of the City centre in Lianglu Town, Yubei District.
By Taxi: Taxi Meter basis: CNY 5 Yuan for the first 3 km, then CNY 1.8 Yuan per km. To the city centre at least CNY 45/30-40 mins.


By Bus:
Bus to city center: Route: Airport - CIQ - Shangqing Si (city centre). On the way back to the airport, the route is: Shangqing Si - Jiazhou Park - Shangqing Temple.
Timings: Buses leave the airport every 30 mins 0600-2020. They leave the city centre 2½ hrs before flights.
Cost: CNY15, takes ~45 mins.

By Train: There is now reported to be a metro train that runs between the airport and the city. Cost: CNY 2-10 depending on destination.
Car Parking: Available outside the terminal for ~CNY 1 per hour.
Notes: This city is sometimes spelt Chungking.
Airport Tel No: 6715 2337.

Airport Website: www.airport-chongqing.com/
Updated Sep13 ADV


Jiuzhaigou 九寨沟 - Huanglong (JZH):

Location: In Songpan County, Sichuan Province, 88 km/55 miles from Jiuzhaigou and 43 km/27 miles from Huanglong.
By Bus: Buses run from the airport to Jiuzhaigou for CNY 45 one way/90 mins, and to Huanglong for CNY 22/1 hour.
Updated Sep07 www.


Xichang 西昌 - Qingshan 青山 (XIC):

Location: 12 km/9 Miles NNW of the city centre.
Updated Aug05.




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