Chengdu Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (IATA code: CTU) is a major international airport serving Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, in China.
Often shortened to just Shuangliu, CTU is a public airport operated by Sichuan Province Airport Group Co., Ltd. The airport is large and spacious, with modern passenger facilities.
Along with Beijing International Airport, Shuangliu Airport is a core hub for Air China. The airport is also the main hub for Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Lucky Air and Tibet Airlines also have bases at CTU.
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Location
The airport is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) southwest of downtown Chengdu:
Facilities
Facilities Include:
Wi-Fi: Free throughout both terminals
Toilets: It is worth noting that most bathrooms feature squat toilets. Western style toilets are available, but you will need to search for them.
ATMs: Available in both terminals
Business Center: Can be found in Terminal 2
Currency Exchange: Available in both terminals
Eating and Drinking: Both Airside and Landside and in both terminals there are a numbe of eating options. Drinking water fountains are also available free of charge
Shopping: A large number of shops are available in both terminals. Duty Free is available in T2.
Massage Chairs: Available in both terminals
Smoking: A smoking room is available
Information Desk: There is a desk in each terminal
Lounges Include:
First Class Lounge: There are 7 first class lounges spread between both T1 and T2. Entry can be pre-purchased. Services and facilities include air con, drinks (non-alcoholic) WiFi, flight monitors, newspapers/magazines, showers, TVs, and comfortable seating.
Runways
The airport has 2 runways, 02R/20L is 3,600 meters long (11,811 feet) and 02L/20R is 3,600 meters long (11,811 feet).
Terminals
Image: Terminal 1
The airport has two terminals: T1 and T2. A free inter-terminal shuttle bus connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Terminal 1: This terminal is mostly used for international flights, as well as a number of domestic flights. Terminal 1 consists of three levels. Access to the three concourses can be found on Level 2, which is the check-in and departure level. Those arriving at the terminal will pass through Level 1, the arrivals level. Most of the concessions can be found on Level 3, which is the rest level.
Terminal 2: This terminal is used for domestic flights within China. The terminal consists of 5 levels and has three Concourses: D, E and F. Level 1 is the arrivals level and Level 3 is the departures level, with access to the gates.
Airlines that fly to CTU
Airlines that use the airport as a hub:
| Air China | Chengdu Airlines | China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines | Lucky Air | Shenzhen Airlines |
| Sichuan Airlines | Tibet Airlines |
Other Airlines:
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
| AirAsia X | Kuala Lumpur–International |
| Air Busan | Seoul–Incheon |
| Air Macau | Macau |
| Air Mauritius | Mauritius |
| Air Travel | Kunming |
| All Nippon Airways | Tokyo–Narita |
| Asiana Airlines | Seoul–Incheon |
| Beijing Capital Airlines | Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Madrid, Qingdao, Sanya |
| Cathay Dragon | Hong Kong |
| China Airlines | Taipei–Taoyuan |
| China Express Airlines | Bijie, Chongqing, Guiyang, Hohhot, Korla, Liuzhou, Manzhouli, Xingyi |
| China United Airlines | Beijing–Daxing, Ordos, Shijiazhuang |
| Colorful Guizhou Airlines | Nantong |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa |
| Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi |
| EVA Air | Taipei–Taoyuan |
| GX Airlines | Nanning |
| Hainan Airlines | Beijing–Capital, Chicago–O’Hare, Guangzhou, Haikou, Los Angeles, New York–JFK, Sanya, Shanghai–Pudong. Shenzhen, Urumqi |
| Hebei Airlines | Beijing–Daxing, Shijiazhuang |
| Hong Kong Airlines | Hong Kong |
| IndiGo | Delhi |
| JC International Airlines | Nanchang |
| Jiangxi Air | Nanchang |
| Juneyao Airlines | Chizhou, Nanjing, Shanghai–Hongqiao |
| KLM | Amsterdam |
| Kunming Airlines | Changsha, Kunming |
| Lanmei Airlines | Siem Reap |
| Lao Airlines | Vientiane |
| Loong Air | Dalian, Enshi, Handan, Hangzhou, Jinan, Kaili, Mandalay, Wenzhou, Xiangyang, Yan'an |
| Malindo Air | Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur–International, Langkawi |
| Myanmar National Airlines | Yangon |
| Nok Air | Okay Airways |
| Okay Airways | Phuket |
| Philippines AirAsia | Kalibo |
| Qatar Airways | Diha |
| Qingdao Airlines | Luoyang, Nha Trang, Qingdao |
| Ruili Airlines | Harbin, Kunming, Qingyang, Qinhuangdao |
| Shandong Airlines | Guilin, Jinan, Jingdezhen, Qingdao, Xiamen |
| Shanghai Airlines | Shanghai–Hongqiao |
| SilkAir | Singapore |
| Sky Angkor Airlines | Siem Reap, Sihanoukville |
| Spring Airlines | Krabi, Phuket, Shanghai–Hongqiao, Shijiazhuang, Surat Thani |
| Thai AirAsia | Bangkok–Don Mueang, Pattaya–U-Tapao |
| Thai Airways | Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi |
| Thai Lion Air | Bangkok–Don Mueang, Chiang Mai |
| Tianjin Airlines | Tianjin |
| United Airlines | San Francisco |
| Urumqi Air | Urumqi |
| Vietnam Airlines | Da Nang, Hanoi, Nha Trang |
| XiamenAir | Cebu, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Quanzhou, Xiamen |
How to get to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
By Bus
There are a number of busses that operate from the airport. Airport Bus No.1 operates from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the city centre. Airport Bus No.2 goes to the Chengdu railway station, and Airport Bus No.3 goes to the Chengdu East railway station.
By Taxi
Taxis operate from the aiport. A taxi to the centre of Chengdu costs about RMB 60 Yuan ($8.40 USD). At Terminal 1, taxis are outside Gate 2, near the Arrivals Hall. At Terminal 2, taxis are near Gates 4 and 5, near the Arrivals Hall.
By High Speed Train
Passengers can take the CRH train at Shuangliu Airport to Chengdu Nan (South) Railway Station and Chengdu Dong (East) Railway Station. Further connections can then be made.