Transfer to/from - Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU)

Transportation

Private Transfers

If you require private transport to and from Chengdu Airport, you can book a vehicle directly to your destination. You can hire a car for 3 passengers for USD34.50, a 6-seater minivan for USD42.81, or a minibus for 15 people for USD93.00. Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

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Bus

There are several bus services to and from Chengdu Airport, departing from the station located between the terminals. For more information, contact Tel +86 8572 2020.

5 - Connects Shuangliu and Tianfu airports every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day
S09 - Hanggang Road
S15 - Jiaolonggang
S21 - Sanliba
S22 - Qingyun Temple
S26 - Erjiang Temple
A night service (11:00 pm to 6:30 am) is also available to Nijiaqiao, Sichuan, Huaxiba, Yanshi Kou, Zongfu Road, and Chunxi Road.

Metro

Chengdu Metro Line 10 (Tel +86 28 6163 8000) connects Taipingyuan to Xinping, passing through the airport. It can be accessed outside Gate 1 (first floor) of Terminal 1 and on Level B2, Exit B/C, of the Terminal 2 car park. It operates from 6:00 am to 11:15 pm. Other stops along the route include Jinhua, Huaxing, and Cujin.

At Taipingyuan (11 minutes’ journey), you can transfer to Line 3, which reaches Chunxi Road, in central Chengdu, in about 7 min.

Train

A high-speed intercity train service connects the airport with nearby cities. Access is through Corridor L3, on Level B2 of Terminal 2. As schedules vary, it is recommended to check in advance at Tel +86 12306.

Three lines are in operation:

- Jiangyou, Qinglian, Mianyang, Luojiang East, Deyang, Guanghan North, Qingbaijiang East, Xindu East, Chengdu East, Chengdu South, Shuangliu West, Xinjin, Pengshan North, Meishan East, Qingshen, Leshan, Mountain Emei

- Chengdu East, Chengdu South, Shuangliu West, Xinjin, Pengshan North, Meishan East, Qingshen, Leshan, Qianwei, Nixi, Pingshan, Yibin West, Changning, Xingwen, Weixin, Zhenxiong, Bijie, Dafang, Qianxi, Qingzhen West, Baiyun North, Guiyang East

- Guiyang North, Bijie, Yibin West, Shuangliu West, Chengdu South, Jianyang South, Neijiang North, Zigong, Luzhou

Rent a Car

Taxi

You can contact Rongcheng Taxi (Tel +86 28 8519 5910) to book a vehicle in advance. Taxi ranks are located next to the Arrivals area of Terminal 2. The journey to Chengdu city centre takes approximately 15 minutes.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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