Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok.
You can choose from 48 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Thai Airways International is the earliest flight available. Lucky Air operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BKK to TFU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There are plenty of direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport, so getting to Chengdu (and then seeing more of China!) is simple. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
Sichuan Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 96.72% of services arriving as scheduled, Air China is the most punctual carrier operating BKK to TFU flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BKK and TFU:
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Koh Samui Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
At the moment, Rs21,294 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs39,836. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BKK to TFU by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BKK to TFU.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BKK? If you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport is approximately 72 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. The drive time takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Chengdu. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tianfu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to TFU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
