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Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chengdu — Transport Guide 2026

Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) is 51 km southeast of downtown Chengdu. Metro Line 18, an express line, links the airport with Chengdu South Railway Station: express trains take about 35 minutes and local trains 40–50 minutes. Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) is the city’s other airport.

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Last updated: 2026-10

Built from the operators' own pages listed under Sources, read on 12 October 2026.

Cheapest
Metro Line 18
Fastest
Metro Line 18 express, about 35 minutes to South Railway Station

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Metro Line 18 to Chengdu South Railway Station

metro · Best for: Fastest into the city
Cost
Distance-based Chengdu Metro fare; check at the station or in the Chengdu Metro app
Time
About 35 min express; 40–50 min local
Frequency
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Line 18 runs from Tianfu International Airport North to South Railway Station, where you change to other metro lines.

Taxi from the rank

taxi · Best for: Door to door with luggage
Cost
Metered
Time
Depends on traffic
Frequency
On demand

Pre-booked private transfer

private transfer · Best for: A fixed price before you land
Cost
Price shown when you book
Time
Depends on traffic
Frequency
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Driver meets you in arrivals, useful without a Chinese phone number for ride-hailing apps.

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Getting out of Chengdu (TFU)

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

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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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Frequently asked

How far is Chengdu Tianfu International Airport from Chengdu?
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is 51 km from Chengdu city centre.
What is the cheapest way from TFU to Chengdu?
Metro Line 18
What is the fastest way from TFU to Chengdu?
Metro Line 18 express, about 35 minutes to South Railway Station

Sources

Read on 12 October 2026. Fares and timetables change; check with the operator before you travel.