CTUUpdated March 27, 2025

Chengdu Shuangliu Airport

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Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU)
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Passengers 2024
32.4 million
From the city
16 km
Terminals
Terminal 1 · Terminal 2

About the airport

Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU)
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Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, opened on 12 December 1938, is one of the most important and oldest airports in China, serving the city of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. It operates numerous domestic flights across the country.

Official Website: cdairport.com

Number of terminals - 2 - Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Open 24 hours a day and connected by a free shuttle bus operating between 6:00 am and 0:00 am.

Annual passenger traffic: 32.4 million passengers passed through in 2024.

Tel: +86 28 8520 5555

Information desks next to Gate 5 and Hall 1 in Terminal 1, and next to Gate 11, Corridor DE, and Exits 4 and 5 in Terminal 2.

Location

The airport is located in the Shuangliu District, 16 km (10 miles) southwest of Chengdu city centre.

Airlines and terminals China Southern Airlines (Tel +86 95539) Sichuan Airlines (Tel +86 95378 / 28 8888 8888) Air China (Tel +86 95583) Chengdu Airlines (Tel +86 956028 /… Full guide → Getting to and from CTU If you require private transport to and from Chengdu Airport, you can book a vehicle directly to your destination. You can hire a car for 3… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The airport has ATMs, postal services, VIP lounges, power outlets for electronic devices, mobile phone services and free Wi-Fi access. A wide variety of cafés, restaurants,… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay On the third floor of Terminal 2, opposite the check-in counters, there are private Take A Nap cabins available for hourly booking. In front of Terminal… Full guide → Frequently asked questions Make sure to contact your airline before travelling to get updated information on the regulations required by the Chinese government at the time of your trip. Full guide →

Car rental

Within the airport premises, you will find Avis (Tel +86 400 001 3600) and Hertz (Tel +86 28 8561 1131) offices, which operate 24 hours a day. However, it is important to note that you need a Chinese driving licence to rent a car in this country. For this reason, many companies offer car rentals with a Chinese driver.

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Parking

Currently, parking spaces are only available in front of Terminal 2. The first 30 minutes are free of charge. Tyre inflation and replacement services are available. Payment can be made in cash or online via WeChat, Alipay, or ETC. More information: Tel +86 28 8520 5901 / 5684. Rates

Special assistance

Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs should inform their airline about their specific needs before travelling or contact Tel +86 28 8520 5555. The terminals are equipped with lifts and ramps, adapted toilets, and accessible telephones. Special passengers (elderly, ill, disabled, and pregnant women) can also go through security checks via dedicated lanes.
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