Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Chengdu: what you need to know
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Chengdu is seven hours ahead of Prague.
To avoid missing your PRG to Chengdu flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from PRG to Chengdu, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
PRG is about 13 kilometres from central Prague. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near PRG? If you've booked an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
69.89% of flights leaving from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Chengdu
Rs102,085 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is Rs154,568. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from PRG to Chengdu if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across the month and score a sweet deal.
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Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The distance from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is roughly 72 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is around 21 kilometres from central Chengdu. Following your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CTU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your PRG to Chengdu flight:
The address for Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
Visit Chengdu during high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PRG to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Chengdu, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chengdu:
Wuhou Shrine and Jinli Ancient Street are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Chengdu to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in China, head for Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are key reasons to visit.
