Flying from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Beijing and Chengdu share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from PKX to CTU start at 07:30 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last departure is at 21:30 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 78 weekly Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PKX to CTU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, so jetting to Chengdu (and then exploring more of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
China Southern has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Chengdu Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PKX to CTU flights. A reliable 98.36% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PKX and CTU:
Kunming Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changsha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Rs24,859 is the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs51,492. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PKX to CTU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PKX to CTU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Beijing Daxing Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PKX arrive on schedule 87% of the time.
Central Beijing to Beijing Daxing Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to PKX:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
If you're coming in on a late Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near CTU:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Chengdu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PKX to CTU in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced 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 standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without experiencing Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
