Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Hong Kong and Chengdu follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from HKG to TFU start at 10:00 — the first with Cathay Pacific. The latest departure is at 19:15 with Cathay Pacific. In total, there are 116 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your HKG to TFU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport, so getting to Chengdu (and then touring more of China!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Sichuan Airlines on this route.
Shenzhen Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for HKG to TFU flights, with 93.92% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKG and TFU:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight is $100. A return fare right now is $143. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from HKG to TFU, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that depart Hong Kong International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is around 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near HKG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're landing on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TFU:
Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport to central Chengdu has a drive time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. It's approximately 45 miles away.
When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
April is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Chengdu in January.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 70ºF and 91ºF. Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tianfu International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HKG to TFU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 32ºF and 55ºF on average.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 120 miles east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 290 miles north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without seeing 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.