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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan to Chengdu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chengdu.Rs87,492 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs87,492, select.
Chengdu.Rs90,781 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs90,781, select.
Chengdu.Rs94,742 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Milan Bergamo on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs94,742, select.
Chengdu.Rs115,079 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Milan Bergamo on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,079, select.
Chengdu.Rs115,450 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Milan Bergamo on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,450, select.
Chengdu.Rs120,055 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,055, select.
Chengdu.Rs120,713 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Milan Bergamo on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,713, select.
Chengdu.Rs121,144 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Milan Bergamo on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,144, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Milan to Chengdu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Milan to Chengdu flights are currently cheapest in January.
Dec
from Rs115,079
Jan
from Rs87,492
Feb
from Rs94,742
Mar
from Rs90,781
Apr
from Rs121,144
May
from Rs120,055
Jun
from Rs115,450
Jul
from Rs138,475
Aug
from Rs120,713
Sep
from Rs121,371
Oct
from Rs127,291
Nov
from Rs154,920

Direct flights from Milan to Chengdu

Alternative Milan to Chengdu routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Milan to Chengdu? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Milan to Chengdu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs87,492
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time10 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Milan 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 Milan to Chengdu is Rs145,053. 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 45 minutes is the average flight time from Milan to Chengdu.
Air China flies direct from Milan to Chengdu.
As of December 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Milan to Chengdu.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan to Chengdu is usually January.
If you're flying from Milan, 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 Rs145,053.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Milan to Chengdu on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 45 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 December, the average temperature is usually around 6°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 Hainan Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is Air China.

Travelling from Milan to Chengdu: what you need to know

  • When looking for a flight from Milan to Chengdu, there's a selection of airports to depart from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are among Milan's main terminals.

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

  • Around 10 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Milan to Chengdu flight.

  • Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu seven hours ahead of Milan.

  • The most popular route for flights from Milan to Chengdu is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). You can choose from three services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MXP to TFU is the 12:00 Air China service. If you prefer travelling later, the final scheduled service is at 13:00 with Air China.

  • To ensure you get on your Milan to Chengdu flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Chengdu

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Milan to Chengdu flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Milan to Chengdu across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Milan to Chengdu couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Milan to Chengdu flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Milan

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Set out from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) on a nonstop flight from Milan to Chengdu. From MXP, you can fly directly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

  • Keep an eye out for deals with Air China. This carrier offers direct Milan to Chengdu plane tickets out of MXP.

  • We make it easy to find a Milan to Chengdu flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

  • Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Chengdu, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:

  • Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.

Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)

  • You can get to BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Milan to Chengdu? Relax in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:

  • 68% of all departures from Orio al Serio International Airport meet their expected arrival time.

Milano Linate Airport (LIN)

  • You can reserve a ticket from Milan to Chengdu leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a major connection point.

  • The journey to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Chengdu flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.

Arriving in Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

  • Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Milan to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

  • After your flight from Milan to Chengdu has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

  • After your flight from Milan to Chengdu, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CTU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

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

Best time to go to Chengdu

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Milan to Chengdu. April is the most popular month to visit Chengdu. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • Book a Milan to Chengdu ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chengdu to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.

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

More about Chengdu

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 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.

  • Tianshui is another essential stop in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without experiencing 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.

Plan the rest of your trip from Milan to Chengdu

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