Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Airport Code: TFU

 Location: Konggang Avenue, Lujia Town, Jianyang; about 50 km (31mi) southeast from Chengdu city center
 Terminals: The modern airport has 2 terminal buildings well equipped with WIFI, Nursing Room, Left Luggage, places to shop and dine, Lost and Found, and all the other needed service and facilities. T1 is for international flights and T2 is for domestic flights.
T1
International Departure International Arrival 
 Level 4: check-in, health quarantine, customs & security check, immigration inspection
 Level 3 & Level 1: boarding gates
 Level 2: arrivals, health quarantine, immigration inspection, baggage claim, customs
 Level 1: remote arrivals
 
T2
Domestic Departure Domestic Arrival 
 Level 4: check-in, security check, boarding gates
 Level 2 & Level 1: boarding gates
 Ground Transportation Center (GTC): check-in
 Level 2: arrivals, baggage claim
 Level 4: arrivals
 Level 1: remote arrivals
 

Passenger Guide

 1. Close-time for check-in: The close time for domestic flight check-in is 45 minutes before take-off, while that in GTC is 60 minutes prior. That for international flight is decided by the airlines.

 2. Visa policies for overseas transit passengers: If the total layover from the scheduled arrival time to the scheduled departure time is less than 24 hours, passengers can enjoy 24-hour visa-free transit. If it is longer than 24 hours, a visa will be needed, except passport holders of 53 countries and whose itineraries are eligible for 144-hour visa-free transit

 3. How to Transfer between T1 and T2: By free APM. It runs from 05:00 till 00:45 the next day in the check-in area and 5:00 to the arrival of the last domestic flight outside the check-in area. The stations are in B2 of both T1 and T2. 
 

Tianfu Airport Flights


 Domestic Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Sanya, Guilin, Lhasa, Jiuzhai, Kunming, Nanjing, Urumqi, Changsha, Wuhan, Qingdao, Xiamen, Nanning, Harbin, Huangshan…

 International Destinations: Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok, London …
 

Airline Companies 

Lucky Air (8L), Xiamen Air (MF), Spring Airlines (9C), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Shandong Airlines (SC), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Qingdao Airlines (QW), Hainan Airlines (HU), Capital Airlines (JD), China United Airlines (KN), Kunming Airlines (KY), Ruili Airlines (DR), Okay Airways (BK), Colorful Guizhou Airlines (GY), Hebei Airlines (NS), Tianjin Airlines (GS), Donghai Airlines (DZ), Urumqi Air (UQ), Beibu Gulf Airlines (GX), Air Travel (A6), Jiangxi Airlines (RY) …  
 

How to Travel between Tianfu Airport and Chengdu Downtown 

1. Metro

Metro line 18 connects the airport with Chengdu South Railway Station in town. 

 Boarding point: In the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) between T1 and T2. 
 Running Time: 06:03-23:34
 Ticket Fare: It costs at least CNY 2 and they further you take, the higher the price. A full single trip to the South Railway Station is CNY10. 
 

2. Airport Bus

 Pick-up points: Outside gate 01 of T1 and gate 03 of T2
 Interval: 20-30 minutes from 00:00-24:00
Bus Lines Main Stops Fare
Line 1 Chengdu East Railway Station, Chunxi Road CNY15
Line 2 Jinsha Transport Hub CNY15
Line 3 Chengdu Zoo 6:00 - 23:30: CNY15
23:30 - 6:00: CNY25
Line 4 Chengdu Global Center 6:00 - 23:30: CNY15
23:30 - 6:00: CNY25
Line 5 Shuangliu Airport 6:00 - 23:30: CNY15
23:30 - 6:00: CNY25

Note: There are also long-distance buses running back and forth between the airport and nearby cities including Jianyang, Zigong, Deyang, Rongxian, Lezhi, Anyue, Suining, Renshou, Neijiang, Zizhong, Meishan, Mianyang, Nanchong, Leshan, Hongya and Ya’an. 
 

3. Taxi:

The pick-up points are respectively outside Gate 02 of T1 and Gate 04 of T2. 
 

Facilities & Service

Left Luggage

 Location & Service Time: 
T1: Behind Counter B, Level 4; 24 hours a day
T2: Behind Counter G, Level 4; 04:30 - 23:00
 Service Fee:
Duration Large size locker (inch)
18*36*37.4
Middle size locker (inch)
18*36*25.6
Small size locker (inch)
18*18*25.6
0-6 hours (Inclusive) CNY20 CNY12 CNY8
6-12 hours (Inclusive) CNY30 CNY20 CNY13
12-24 hours (Inclusive) CNY40 CNY28 CNY18
Over 24 hours
(A fee is charged every 6 hours, and x represents the number of additional charges)
40 + X*5 28 + X*5 18 + X*2
 

Luggage Packing

 Location & Service Time
T1: Beside Gate 11, Level 4; 120 minutes prior to the first flight departure to 45 minutes before the last flight departure
T2: Beside Gate 21 and Gate 24, Level 4; 120 minutes prior to the first flight departure to 45 minutes before the last flight departure
GTC: Beside Counter K, Level 1; 06:00 to 60 minutes prior to the last flight departure in T2
 Service Fee: CNY10-20 per luggage; the wrapping materials cost CNY15-40 per piece
 

Free Wifi

Passengers can get access to the free Wi-Fi with their passport through self-service queueing machine. 
 

Lost & Found

T1: Behind Counter B, Level 4; 24 hours a day; 028-86906577
T2: Behind Counter G, Level 4; 04:30 – 23:00; 028-86906777
 

Nursing Facilities

 Baby Care Room: Next to washing rooms in both terminals
 Children’s Playground: 
T1: Next to Gate 30 of Corridor C, L4 and Gate 114 of Corridor A, L3;
T2: Next to Gate 214 of Corridor A, L2 and Gate 223 of Corridor C, L2.
 

Hotel

It is connected with T1, T2and GTC and passengers can walk to the check-in counters of both terminals in 5 minutes from the hotel. It opens all day long. 
 

Shopping and Dining

There are restaurants providing both Chinese and western food, cafes and stores selling clothes, books, cosmetics and more. They scatter in the terminal buildings for passengers’ convenience. 
- Last updated on Sep. 07, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Asked by Gob K K from SINGAPORE | Oct. 31, 2024 02:33Reply
Hi, can I confirm that the airport shuttle bus service is 24 hours from chunxi road to Tianfu airpor
Answers (1)
Answered by Marcy | Oct. 31, 2024 19:14
20Reply


Yes, it operates 24h.
Asked by antonio from ITALY | Oct. 23, 2024 11:11Reply
Tianfu Airport minumin connecting time
Hi
I reserved flighs from Phuket to Rome via TFU
I'll check in Phuket aiport and i'll receive (i think) both boarding pass - 1st Hkt Tfu - 2nd Tfu Fco
My flights:
3U3932 03JAN HKTTFU 1855 2340
3U3895 04JAN TFUFCO 0135 0710
Flight operate in the same terminal
I received info alert to check minimun connecting time
Wich is the minimum connecting time for this couple of flight ?
I repeat - one reservation/ticket - no self transfer.
Thanks in advance for your experienced reply
Answers (1)
Answered by Rita | Oct. 23, 2024 20:31
00Reply


Better give it at least two hours.
Asked by Jolan from CANADA | Oct. 17, 2024 05:41Reply
Tianfu Airport to Chengdu East Railway Station
On Trip.com I just bought the "bullet" train ticket from Tianfu Airport (Jianyang South) to Chengdu East Railway station but I cannot locate Jianyang South Railway station on Google map.
Is it really close to Tianfu Airport?
Answers (1)
Answered by Emily | Oct. 17, 2024 19:34
00Reply


There are bullet trains from Tianfu Airport and Jianyang South Railway Station to Chengdu East respectively. I'm confused about the Tianfu Airport (Jianyang South) ticket you mentioned.
The distance between the airport and Jianyang South is about 18km.
You need to ensure the departure station, is it the airport or Jianyang South?
Asked by Dale from CAMBODIA | Oct. 14, 2024 20:03Reply
20 Hours Layover in Chengdu Tianfu and would like to leave the airport
Hi,

I’m inquiring about my flight from Melbourne to Rome with a 20-hour layover at Chengdu Tianfu Airport. Will I qualify for a temporary exit permit? I’ve read conflicting information, as the 24-hour visa-free transit seems to only allow airport transit.

I understand that a temporary exit permit is at the immigration officer's discretion. Earlier this year, I was issued one at Xiamen Gaoqi Airport and allowed to leave.

I’m concerned about being stuck at Chengdu for 20 hours if the permit isn’t granted. I also entered Chengdu this year with a valid visa, which I hope might help my case.

Thank you!

Answers (1)
Answered by Daniel | Oct. 15, 2024 17:46
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Yes, you are qualified and you will vey possible be granted the entry permit for the 20 hours layover.
Asked by Zack from SINGAPORE | Oct. 13, 2024 21:30Reply
Request for Information
I have 2 Question, I would like to ask and which is more better alternative when traveling from Chengdu City Center to (Chengdu Tianfu Airport).

1st Option: Taking the high speed train from Chengdu east railway station to (Chengdu Tianfu Airport).

or

2nd Option: Taking the Line 18 Express train from Chengdu south railway station to (Chengdu Tianfu Airport).

I have seen both option, however I can't seem to find anything regarding the 1st option on the internet. It seem that the most prefer option is to take 2nd option. But however, the 2nd option is much faster and more convenient .
So could someone recommend me which option would be better, and if you have any experience with option 1, do share your experiences. Thanks again! :)
Answers (1)
Answered by Rita | Oct. 14, 2024 19:16
00Reply


As I know, there is no high speed train from Chengdu East to Tianfu Airport. Option 2 is the better one.
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