Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chengdu: what you need to know
Chengdu is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Hyderabad, where Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located. Chengdu operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from HYD to Chengdu. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from HYD to Chengdu. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you have a passport from India, you will need an embassy visa to visit China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Hyderabad, HYD can be reached in approximately 46 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chengdu
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu is C$451. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$695. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from HYD to Chengdu, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from HYD to Chengdu. There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is around 72 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Once your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 31 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
After your flight from HYD to Chengdu, settle in at a hotel near CTU. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu. July is the most popular month to visit Chengdu. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from HYD to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chengdu:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chengdu itinerary.
Complete your Chengdu trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Chengdu and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one place to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chengdu.
