How to get from TFU to Chengdu
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 18 to People's Park / Tianfu Square | CNY 8 | 40 min |
| Taxi to centre | CNY 180–250 | 60–80 min (no traffic) |
| Didi (China's Uber) | CNY 140–200 | 60 min |
TFU is 51km southeast of Chengdu — the longest airport-to-city distance of any major Chinese hub. Metro Line 18 to People's Park (40 min, CNY 8) is the only fast option. Older Shuangliu Airport (CTU) is 16km from centre — check which airport your connecting flight uses. For 12+ hour layovers, the Panda Base is unmissable (book ahead online).
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into TFU.
Getting out of Chengdu (TFU)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Tianfu International Airport to Chengdu cost?
CNY 180–250 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from TFU to Chengdu?
Metro Line 18 to People's Park / Tianfu Square at CNY 8 — 40 min to central Chengdu.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in China?
240-hour visa-free transit available for 54 nationalities (US, UK, EU, AU, JP, KR) when entering/leaving China on a third-country ticket. Show onward ticket within 240h + apply at airport immigration desk.