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Chengdu.Rs89,014 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from London Stansted on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,014, select.
Chengdu.Rs97,407 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs97,407, select.
Chengdu.Rs98,839 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs98,839, select.
Chengdu.Rs106,551 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,551, select.
Chengdu.Rs108,109 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,109, select.
Chengdu.Rs109,311 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs109,311, select.
Chengdu.Rs109,627 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs109,627, select.
Chengdu.Rs113,573 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,573, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from Rs113,573
Sep
from Rs89,014
Oct
from Rs98,839
Nov
from Rs97,407
Dec
from Rs108,109
Jan
from Rs106,551
Feb
from Rs109,627
Mar
from Rs109,311
Apr
from Rs134,969
May
from Rs123,314
Jun
from Rs142,868
Jul
from Rs164,945

Direct flights from London to Chengdu

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London to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs89,014
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from London to Chengdu: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International and Chengdu Tianfu International.
The best price we found for a return flight from London to Chengdu is Rs133,385. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from London to Chengdu.
Air China and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from London to Chengdu.
As of August 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from London to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu is usually September.
If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Chengdu is Chengdu Tianfu International – which is 54.7 km away from the centre of Chengdu. We've found flights into this airport from Rs133,385.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Chengdu on Saturday, 27 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chengdu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chengdu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu is China Southern. And the cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is Air China.

Travelling from London to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • London has plenty of airports to start your trip from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Chengdu. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.

  • Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's chief entry points.

  • The average length of a direct London to Chengdu flight is 10 hours 40 minutes.

  • Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu eight hours ahead of London.

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are three weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from London to Chengdu is with Air China at 22:05. Opt for the first LHR to TFU departure with Air China at 22:00 to maximise your time in Chengdu.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your London to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chengdu

  • To secure cheap London to Chengdu flights, reserve your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.

  • May is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on a plane ticket from London to Chengdu. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from London to Chengdu by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' London to Chengdu flights.

Flying from London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Chengdu. From LHR, you can fly directly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

  • Check out the promotions with Air China. This airline offers direct London to Chengdu plane tickets out of LHR.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for London to Chengdu flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Daxing International Airport (PKX)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Located around 26 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Chengdu or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Chengdu flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Chengdu, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:

  • London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Chengdu flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.

Arriving in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • Once your flight from London to Chengdu has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

  • You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CTU. Kick back after your London to Chengdu flight at any of these well-located options:

  • You'll find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • January is the quietest month for flights from London to Chengdu, while April is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Chengdu based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your London to Chengdu ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC.

More about Chengdu

Explore more of China

  • You've done Chengdu, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its top attractions. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

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