Transportation Guide
2011 Dec-29
Chengdu is a vital transportation hub for southwest China since it provides a passageway to western China including Tibet,
Kunming, Yunnan Province and Qinghai. The city is easily reached by air and land. Meanwhile,transportation within the city
is facilitated by a well-developed ring road system and good public transport.
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>>Getting Around Chengdu
Upon Arrival in Chengdu
Chengdu Shuang Liu International Airport
Situated 20 kilometers from the city center, Chengdu Shuang Liu International Airport (CTU) is the sixth largest in China,
and operates services to 70 cities in China and 20 foreign cities, including Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Melbourne,
Amsterdam and Delhi.
International Arrivals Procedure :
Arrivals → Quarantine & Inspection → Immigration Check → Customs Check →Baggage Claim →Leaving the Airport
International Flights from Chengdu to Other Destinations around the World:
Flight No. |
To |
Airline Company |
Duration |
Frequency |
KA825 |
Hong Kong |
Dragon Air |
2h40m |
Daily |
CX6843 |
Hong Kong |
Cathay Pacific Airways |
2h35m |
Daily |
CA3617 |
Macau |
Air China |
2h25m |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday |
D72623 |
Kuala Lumpur |
Air Asia |
5h20m |
Tuesday and Saturday |
CA403 |
Singapore |
Air China |
4h40m |
Daily |
CA945 |
Karachi |
Air China |
6h40m |
Monday and Thursday |
KL892 |
Amsterdam |
China Southern Airlines |
11h15m |
Monday, Thursday and Saturday |
How can I get to my university form Chengdu Shuang Liu International Airport?
SICAS Airport Pickup Service
If you arrive in Pudong International Airport, you can book an airport pick-up service with SICAS in advance.
Contact us service@sicas.com.cn.
Airport Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus is available at 20-minute intervals from airport to city center, about 35 minutes, fare CNY 8~10. The first bus
starts at 5:00, starting point, Lantian Hotel Stop, at second section of Renmin South Road
Bus No.300
Route: North Railway Station--Airport
Time: 6:30—19:00(Shuttle)
Waiting: Parking lots south of Terminal 1
Major Stop: North Railway Station, Renmin North RD, Renmin Middle RD, Tianfu Square, Jinjiang Hotel, Huaxi Dam,
Tiaosan Tower 1st Ring Road, US Consulates Renmin South RD, South Railway Station, Shiyang Crossroads, Taiping
Temple Crossroads, Baijia Crossroads, Huangang Road, Labakou, Airport
Bus No.303
Route: Minshan Hotel-- Airport
Time: open at 6:30 and closed according to flights schedule
Waiting: NO.2 Exit at Terminal (1st floor)
Major Stop: Airport, US Consulates Renmin South RD, Tiaosan Tower 1st Ring Road, Huaxi Dam, Minshan Hotel
Bus No.304
Route: Wuguiqiao Bus Station-- Airport Bus Station
Time: 6:30—19:30(Shuttle)
Waiting:Airport Road NO.3
Major Stop:Wuguiqiao Bus Station, Tazi Mountain Park, Niushikou、HaiJiao City, Liagui South Road, East Section 5,
2nd Ring RD, Kehua Crossroads, 2nd Ring RD, Guixi Bus Station, South Railway Station, Shiyang Crossroads,
Taiping Temple Crossroads, Baijia Crossroads, Huangang Road, Chengdu University of Information Technology,
Shuangliu Airport Bus Station.
Bus No.318
Route: Jinsha Bus Station-- Airport Bus Station
Time: 7:00—19:00(Shuttle)
Waiting: Airport Road NO.3
Major Stop: Jinsha Bus Station, Guanghua Crossroa, Caojin Crossroad Qingyang Avenue, Wuda Garden, Jinji South Road,
Wuhou Flyover 3rd Ring Road, TieFo Segments Wuhou Avenue, Qili Crossroad Wuhou Avenue, Chuanzang Crossroad
Wuhou Avenue, Cuma Road, Liangxiang Road, Jinhua Crossroad Airport Road, Shuangliu Airport Bus Station.
By Taxi
Taxi fare, CNY 50 -- with bargaining -- is reasonable from airport to city center.
Getting Around Chengdu
By Bus
Chengdu has a comprehensive bus network, and fares are comparable to most major cities in China: RMB 1 for non-air conditioned buses and RMB 2 for cooled vehicles. Many of the buses have recordings in both Chinese and English
indicating the upcoming stops
By Sight-seeing Bus
The newly-operated sight-seeing buses No.901 and No.902 are really good choices for touring the city. The routes cover
most of the famous tourist attractions of Chengdu and are considered convenient by most tourists.
By Pedicab
Gathering within the First Ring Road, especially in the center of Chengdu, the pedicab has been a typical feature of the city.
Drivers wear uniforms with identifying cards. The charge starts from CNY 5. You can bargain.