Airport Chengdu
The modern Chengdu Shangliu International Airport, 16 km southwest of downtown Chengdu, is the biggest airport in southwest China. The international departure building, built in 2004, cost RMB3.8 billion and brought the airport up to the best international standards. A new terminal and runway under construction are expected to be complete by 2011. The shuttle bus into the city centre takes 35 minutes.
Distance from city centre
16km (10 miles) southwest of central Chengdu.
Airport parking
There are three car parks at Chengdu Airport. Two of these, including the largest car park, are open-air, while the third one is covered. The covered car park is slightly more expensive than the two outdoor car parks.
Specific airport features
Taxi drivers at the airport will quote exorbitant prices and expect you to bargain. A taxi ride into the city should cost around RMB50.
Airport code
CTU
Airport telephone number
+86 (0) 28 8570 2649, +86 (0) 28 8520 5063
Airport website
Terminals
KLM operates out of the international Terminal 1, with flights bound for Dutch destinations. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with pan-European flights.
No. of terminals
Two
Transport between terminals
Walkways link domestic and international terminals.
Terminal 1
Flights operating from Terminal 1 are bound for Chinese destinations.
Terminal 2
All Chengdu Shangliu International Airport's international flights operate from Terminal 2.
