Flying from Tokyo to Chengdu: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Tokyo. Explore your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when organizing your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu.
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's primary hubs.
The average length of a direct flight from Tokyo to Chengdu is 5 hours 23 minutes. Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Chengdu 1 hour behind Tokyo.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you hold a passport from Japan, you'll need an embassy visa to visit China. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Tokyo to Chengdu for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Chengdu, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider organizing a direct flight from Tokyo to Chengdu out of Narita International Airport (NRT). Nonstop services from NRT will take you straight to Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
From NRT, direct flights from Tokyo to Chengdu are offered by Sichuan Airlines.
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Haneda Airport and Chengdu:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take you 58 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu? Unwind in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to the centre of Chengdu is around 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 72 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tokyo to Chengdu. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Once your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 31 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
After your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu, unwind at a hotel close to CTU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Chengdu
At the moment, C$233 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Chengdu. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$391. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Tokyo to Chengdu, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu. July is the busiest month for a trip to Chengdu. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Tokyo to Chengdu in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC.
More about Chengdu
Start your Chengdu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Chengdu, explore our selection of hotels including:
Jinli Ancient Street and Wuhou Shrine are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Chengdu itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Complete your Chengdu trip with a car rental
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