Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chengdu: what you need to know
Dublin Airport is located in Dublin. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Chengdu is 8 hours ahead of Dublin.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from DUB to Chengdu. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to find a flight from DUB to Chengdu with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You will need a visa for China if you hold a passport from Ireland and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Dublin Airport to Chengdu, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
DUB is around 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours and 9 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DUB? If you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Chengdu, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chengdu
C$572 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dublin Airport to Chengdu. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,062. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DUB to Chengdu if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Dublin Airport to Chengdu is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from DUB to Chengdu every day.
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Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is roughly 72 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Dublin Airport to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The centre of Chengdu is around 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). After your flight from Dublin Airport to Chengdu has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 31 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near CTU. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from DUB to Chengdu at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Chengdu
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Dublin Airport to Chengdu while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chengdu, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Chengdu for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from DUB to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chengdu right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dublin Airport to Chengdu:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are essential stops on your Chengdu itinerary.
Complete your Chengdu trip with a car rental
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