Flying from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.
Sydney is three hours ahead of Chengdu and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Each week, there are 12 Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, go for the 01:30 Sichuan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 01:30 with Sichuan Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your TFU to SYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Sichuan Airlines offers direct flights from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Sichuan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 87.27% of services landing on schedule, Sichuan Airlines has the best on-time performance for TFU to SYD flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, Rs87,515 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs161,342. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TFU to SYD.
The cheapest month for flights from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
86.59% of flights departing from Tianfu International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of TFU.
Tianfu International Airport is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near TFU? If you're boarding an early flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're landing on a late Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SYD:
Go where the road takes you with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and venture far and wide through Sydney and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Sydney based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Tianfu International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from TFU to SYD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.