Travelling from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Taipei and Chengdu are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from TPE to TFU start from 08:05 — the earliest with China Airlines. The last departure is at 19:45 with Air China. Overall, there are 13 weekly Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your TPE to TFU flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport, so jetting off to Chengdu (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
EVA Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 94.0% of services arriving as planned, EVA Air is the most punctual carrier for TPE to TFU flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
$249 is the best price for a one-way Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $407. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TPE to TFU.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
74.72% of flights leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from central Taipei, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near TPE? If you're catching an early flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Book a hotel close to TFU if you're taking a late Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport is roughly 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. The drive time takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
April is the most popular month for flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chengdu in January.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tianfu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from TPE to TFU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its must-visit sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner 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 among its highlights.