Flying from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) taking off from here.
Chengdu is three hours behind Melbourne. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located in Chengdu, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to CTU won't wait if you're running 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.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to CTU departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to CTU flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near CTU and turn in quicker:
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Right now, Rs75,453 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs120,764. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to CTU if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Plan your visit to Chengdu in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your Melbourne to CTU flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chengdu right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Chengdu when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to 熊猫滚滚 followed by 熊猫园 and Tianfu Panda Tower.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Around 153 kilometres south-east of Chengdu, Zigong is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Chinese Lantern Museum and 恐龙世界.
