Cheap Flights to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
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Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located in Shuangliu, Chengdu, Sichuan province, serving as one of two international airports in the city alongside the newer Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Opened in 1938 and expanded eight times since, the airport handled nearly 33.5 million passengers in 2025 and serves as a hub for Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Tibet Airlines.
Airport code
CTU (ICAO: ZUUU)
Location
Shuangliu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Airlines serving
Air China (hub), Chengdu Airlines (hub), Sichuan Airlines (hub), Tibet Airlines (hub), China Eastern, China Southern
Popular Routes to and from Chengdu
Major Chinese cities anchor Chengdu Shuangliu’s domestic network, alongside international connections across Asia and the Middle East.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Jiuzhaigou
International
Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Chengdu. Demand rises significantly around major Chinese holiday periods, including Lunar New Year, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those times.
About Chengdu
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, world-famous for its giant panda breeding centers, where visitors can see these beloved animals up close. The city is also renowned for its spicy Sichuan cuisine and laid-back teahouse culture, offering a distinctly relaxed pace of life within one of China’s major metropolitan centers.
Things to Know When Flying Into Chengdu
Flights to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau are treated as international routes even though they connect within China’s broader territory.
Travelers can reach the popular Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spot via a short 40-minute flight from Chengdu Shuangliu.
The airport is connected to downtown Chengdu by both an expressway and the Chengdu Metro.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, the city’s newer facility, is expected to expand its international network further in coming years.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu is a hub for Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Tibet Airlines, and is also served by China Eastern, China Southern, and Etihad Airways.
Yes, Chengdu Shuangliu offers international connections to destinations across Asia and the Middle East, though the airport primarily handles domestic Chinese routes.
No, Chengdu also has Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, a newer facility that handles a larger share of the city's international traffic, though both airports serve domestic and international flights.
Yes, travelers can reach the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spot via a short 40-minute flight from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well, with earlier booking recommended around major Chinese holiday travel periods.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, famous for its giant panda breeding centers, spicy Sichuan cuisine, and laid-back teahouse culture.
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