How much does a taxi from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chengdu cost?

Official metered taxis from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chengdu cost CNY 120-180 ($17-25) to central Chengdu. Journey time is 45-90 min.

Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport?

Uber does not operate at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Use Chengdu Taxi instead.

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Chengdu Tianfu International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Chengdu city centre.

Official Taxi

CNY 120-180 ($17-25) to central Chengdu

45-90 min

Chengdu Taxi

Uber

Uber does not operate here

Didi Chuxing app only.

Cheapest way

Metro Line 18/19 CNY 15 (~$2) — 60 min to Tianfu Square.

Where to catch an official taxi

Arrivals — official rank outside

How to avoid taxi scams at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

TFU (opened 2021) is 51 km southeast of Chengdu — 45-90 min drive.
Older CTU airport is only 16 km from city; check which airport your flight uses.
Metro Line 18/19 direct from TFU to Tianfu Square CNY 15 (~$2).

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Chengdu (TFU)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver 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.

Check transfer prices Renting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.

Currency

CNY

English-friendly

Low

Tipping

No tipping.