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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.

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Currency
CNY
English-friendly
Low
Tipping
No tipping.

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