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Traveling to and from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to your destination.

Guide to China’s Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Arrival Terminal

Arrival map of Chengdu airport
  • Quarantine
  • Immigration
  • Baggage Claim
  • Customs
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA Group will arrive at Terminal 1.

After taking the escalator from the arrival gate down to the 1st floor of Terminal A, there are quarantine and immigration booths, the baggage claim area, and customs. Arriving passengers should proceed through these. As you head toward the exit, there is a passageway to the area for China domestic flights, a currency exchange booth, and taxi stands.

Immigration

Please present your passport and Immigration card.

Customs

Show your Customs declaration form if you have something to declare.

Departure Terminal

Departure map of Chengdu airport
  • Check-in
  • Immigration
  • Security Check
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA Group will depart from Terminal 1. Learn more about the Airport Lounge.

Departing passengers should proceed from entrance 5 on the 2nd floor of Terminal A to the ANA check-in and ticketing counters to perform the check-in procedures. After check-in, proceed to immigration and then security. On the 2nd floor, you will also find an information counter, toilets, smoking rooms, a currency exchange booth, the First Class Lounge, and escalators to the 1st and 3rd floors.

Check-In
Immigration

Please prepare the appropriate half of the re-entry visa form and boarding pass.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Downtown Chengdu

  • * "→" indicates the route.

Bus

Airport bus

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has Terminal 1 that is mainly an international terminal and Terminal 2 from which most domestic flights depart. The terminals are separated by about 750 m. A shuttle bus runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 between 6:00 a.m. and 0:00 a.m. (and after 0:00 a.m. depending on arrival traffic). Pickup is at the departure lobby of each terminal and buses leave every 10 minutes. You can ride for free if your show your airline ticket (or something similar).

Care should be taken as the traveling time may vary significantly depending on traffic conditions.

Airport Bus North Railway Station Line (Shuangliu International Airport → North Railway Station Bus Station)
Airport (Terminal 2 → Terminal 1) → The United States Consulate at Renmin South Road 4th Section (Nijiaqiao Metro Station) → 1st Ring Road Tiaosanta Digital Plaza (Sichuan Gymnasium Metro Station) → Huaxiba → Renmin South Road 2nd Section (Minshan Hotel) → City Center Tianfu Square East → Renmin Middle Road 2nd Section (Luomashi) → Renmin North Road 1st Section (Tibet Hotel) → North Railway Station Bus Station East (Chengdu Railway Station)
  • Boarding point: Terminal 2 = 1st floor, exit 2; Terminal 1= 1st floor, exit 2
  • Time required: About 60 minutes for the entire route (via airport express)
  • Fare: 10 to 17 yuan
  • Operating hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (60 to 90 minute intervals)
Airport Bus Route 3 (Shuangliu International Airport → Chengdudong Railway Station West Plaza)
Airport (Terminal 2 → Terminal 1) → South Railway Station East at East Road → Hongzhuanqiao → Jinxiu Avenue Chenglong Road Intersection → Chengdudong Railway Station West Square (Chengdu East Station)
  • Boarding point: Terminal 2 = 1st floor, exit 4; Terminal 1= 1st floor, exit 2
  • Time required: About 60 minutes for the entire route (via airport express)
  • Fare: 12 yuan
  • Operating hours: 7:00 a.m. to 0:00 a.m. (60 to 90 minute intervals)
Airport Bus Night Line (Shuangliu International Airport → Wuhouci Street)
Airport (Terminal 2 → Terminal 1) → The United States Consulate at Renmin South Road 4th Section (Nijiaqiao Metro Station) → 1st Ring Road Tiaosanta Digital Plaza (Sichuan Gymnasium Metro Station) → Huaxiba → Renmin South Road 2nd Section (Minshan Hotel) → City Center Tianfu Square East → Jinhe Hotel→ Kuanzhai Alley → Tonghuimen → Qintai Road → Wuhouci Avenue (Wuhouci/Junli)
  • * Only departing from the airport
  • Boarding point: Terminal 2 = 1st floor, exit 2; Terminal 1= 1st floor, exit 2
  • Time required: About 50 minutes for the entire route (via airport express)
  • Fare: 10 to 15 yuan
  • Operating hours: From 9:00 p.m. until the last domestic flight arrival (operates on schedule with arrivals)

Train

Intercity Railway
Chengdu-Mianyang-Leshan High Speed Railway Line
Terminal 2 B2 → Chengdu South Station, Chengdu East Station
  • * Access the high speed train station via the L3 corridor on floor B2.
  • Time required: about 10 min. to Chengdu South Station, 10 to 15 min. to Chengdu East Station
  • Fare: 13 yuan for 1st class seat, 8 yuan for 2nd class seat to Chengdu South Station, Chengdu East Station
  • Operating hours: From Chengdu South Station, departs at 10:10 a.m., 10:21 a.m., 11:46 a.m., 4:07 p.m., 5:05 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. For Chengdu East Station, 15 trains between 8:51 a.m. and 8:06 p.m.
Metro
Metro Line 10
Terminal 2 of Shuangliu International Airport → Terminal 1 of Shuangliu International Airport → Taipingyuan *1
  1. *1. Connect to Subway Lines no. 3 and no. 7 at Taipingyuan Station
  • Platform: Terminal 1 first-floor Exit 1, Terminal 2 B2 floor L2, L3, L4
  • Time required: 15 minutes
  • Fare: 2 to 4 yuan
  • Operating hours: Terminal 2 is 6:14 a.m. to 10:25 p.m., Terminal 1 is 6:11 a.m. to 11:22 p.m.

Taxi

  • Platform: Terminal 1, 1st floor, exit 2, exit 2. Terminal 2, 1st floor, exit 24
  • Time required: Approx.30 to 40 minutes
  • Fare: Approx.70 yuan to downtown (An additional charge applies when using an express way. Fares are subject to increases when traveling slowly, traveling one way, at night, etc.)
  • Operating hours: 24 hours
  • * Be careful when riding unlicensed taxis without using the vehicle dispatch app.