Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
The modern Chengdu Shangliu International Airport, 16 km (10 miles) southwest of downtown Chengdu, is the biggest airport in southwest China and handles 29 million passengers. The international departure building, built in 2004, cost RMB3.8 billion and brought the airport up to the best international standards. The shuttle bus into the city centre takes 35 minutes.
Distance from city centre
16km (10 miles) south-west of central Chengdu.
Airport parking
There are three car parks at Chengdu Airport, all in front of Terminal 1.
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
0086 28 8570 5333
Airport website
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 transfer
Amsterdam -Schiphol
Paris -Charles de Gaulle
Terminals
KLM currently operates out of Terminal 1, with flights bound for Dutch destinations. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with pan-European flights.
These are useful guidelines only – always check in advance to find out which terminal your flight departs from.
Transport between terminals
Walkways link domestic and international terminals.
Terminal 1
All flights currently operate from Terminal 1. When Terminal 2 opens in late 2012, Terminal 1 will become the domestic terminal.
Terminal 2
All Chengdu Shangliu International Airport's international flights will operate from Terminal 2 when it opens late in 2012.
Number of terminals
Two
