Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu three hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SYD to CTU flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and CTU include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
$359 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Return flights start from $426. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to CTU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to CTU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the flights that depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CTU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Chengdu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Chengdu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to CTU in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are key highlights.