Flying from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located in Chengdu.
Your flight from Bangkok to CTU won't wait if you're running 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 travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Bangkok to CTU with a stopover. To see the options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BKK and CTU include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
BKK is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Don Mueang International Airport and CTU:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Nanning Airport (NNG)
Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to CTU, chill out in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
About Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
For a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, R 2,139 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from R 3,996. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from Bangkok to CTU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Chengdu. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Bangkok to CTU in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chengdu right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Chengdu is to visit its top sights. Some highlights include Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Complete your Chengdu trip with a car rental
Shut down all those tabs and leave the hard work to us. We can also help you find deals on car rentals in Chengdu once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Bangkok to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Easily compare prices in one place and drive off with the lowest rate in town.
