Travelling from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Chengdu's main airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) leaving from this base.
55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport flight.
Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is located in Song Pan. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Chengdu.
You can choose from 5 direct flights every week between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH). This is the most popular route, with Sichuan Airlines offering a 1:10pm departure from TFU to JZH.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chengdu to JZH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) take off from this terminal.
When departing from TFU, you can take a direct flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport with Sichuan Airlines.
Sichuan Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from TFU to JZH.
Among carriers operating on this route, Sichuan Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Chengdu, TFU can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
87% of flights departing from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from TFU.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chengdu to CTU in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chengdu to JZH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 90% of flights departing here land when expected.
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH)
Book a hotel close to JZH if you're catching a late flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
You'll find JZH at 301 Provincial Rd..
Getting from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) to central Song Pan
Central Song Pan is around 14 kilometres from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH)
Rs43,117 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport. Return flights start at Rs86,600. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Chengdu to JZH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH). April is the busiest month to visit Song Pan. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Lock in a Chengdu to JZH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Song Pan to range from 7ºC to 18ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -16ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Song Pan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south of Song Pan, a trip to Chengdu will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Tianfu Panda Tower, Kuanzhai Alley and Chun Xi Road.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in China, head for Tianshui, about 274 kilometres northeast of Song Pan. Yuyuan Park, Qimulin Mountain and Yuquan Temple are key reasons to visit.
