Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your YVR to CTU flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
$800 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,287. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to CTU, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to YVR:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
If you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CTU:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to central Chengdu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to CTU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Chengdu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will keep you busy. Start with attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If you're looking to explore another corner of China, head for Tianshui, roughly 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.