Flying from London to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Tianfu International Airport flight.
Chengdu is eight hours ahead of London. Tianfu International Airport is located in Chengdu, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from LHR to TFU on Air China's 9:35pm flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to TFU, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Tianfu International Airport (TFU) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Tianfu International Airport with Air China.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and TFU is Air China.
With a reliable 85.71% of services arriving as planned, Air China leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to TFU departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Tianfu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Tianfu International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and TFU:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your London to TFU flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Tianfu International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Tianfu International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near TFU:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
At the moment, Rs110,347 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Tianfu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs172,790. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to TFU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Tianfu International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to Tianfu International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Tianfu International Airport (TFU), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Chengdu based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to TFU flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Tianfu International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 13ºC.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chengdu right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Tianfu International Airport:
熊猫滚滚 and 熊猫园 are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Chengdu travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tianfu Panda Tower.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chengdu. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Zigong is another standout destination in China and is around 105 kilometres south of Chengdu. No trip is complete without experiencing Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and 恐龙世界.
