Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Chengdu one hour ahead of Phuket.
You can take your pick of 21 weekly Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
Your HKT to TFU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. When you're ready to start your Chengdu adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of China:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
Sichuan Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for HKT to TFU flights, with 89.91% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HKT and TFU include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Samui International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Rs25,693 is the best price for a one-way Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs43,126. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from HKT to TFU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HKT to TFU by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights leaving from Phuket Airport land at their destination on time.
Phuket Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near HKT:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Book a hotel close to TFU if you're on a late Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
December is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Chengdu in March.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Chengdu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to TFU in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without visiting Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.



