Travelling from Chengdu to Bangkok: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok. Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's main airports.
Step off your plane in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Chengdu to Bangkok flight.
Bangkok is one hour behind Chengdu and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Chengdu to Bangkok is Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to {"defaultCase":"Suvarnabhumi Airport","accusativeCase":"Suvarnabhumi Airport","nominativeCase":"Suvarnabhumi Airport","dativeCase":"Suvarnabhumi Airport"} (BKK). Pick from 41 services connecting these two airports each week.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Chengdu to Bangkok flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Bangkok
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The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Chengdu to Bangkok is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Set out from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and fly right through to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). If you're looking for a direct flight from Chengdu to Bangkok out of TFU, those are your landing options.
There's a good selection of airlines that offer direct Chengdu to Bangkok plane tickets out of TFU. Take off with any of these:
Central Chengdu to TFU is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Chengdu to Bangkok? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Tianfu International Airport:
Tianfu International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from TFU arrive on schedule 86.59% of the time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Chengdu to Bangkok flight, browse these options when setting off from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Nanning Airport (NNG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
CTU is about 11 kilometres from central Chengdu. It takes 30 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok, unwind in one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 89.89%.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is approximately 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to BKK if you have a late flight from Chengdu to Bangkok. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. After your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from DMK three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Chengdu to Bangkok. To escape the crowds, visit Bangkok in April.
Before locking in your Chengdu to Bangkok tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Chengdu to Bangkok in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bangkok right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.