Travelling from Belfast to Chengdu: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Belfast. Explore your options departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when organising your flight from Belfast to Chengdu.
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's chief entry points.
Chengdu is eight hours ahead of Belfast and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Belfast to Chengdu flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Chengdu
To pick up cheap Belfast to Chengdu flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Belfast to Chengdu across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Belfast to Chengdu or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, 67.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Take some time to stretch your legs during your Belfast to Chengdu flight with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the main options between George Best Belfast City Airport and Chengdu.
You can get to BHD from central Belfast in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Belfast to Chengdu, stay in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Chengdu. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is around 11 kilometres from central Chengdu. Once you've disembarked your flight from Belfast to Chengdu, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CTU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Belfast to Chengdu:
You'll find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
April is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Chengdu. To escape the crowds, visit Chengdu in January.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Belfast to Chengdu ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Belfast to Chengdu around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Chengdu, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chengdu:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are must-visits when exploring Chengdu.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If there's time to check out another side of China, consider Tianshui, roughly 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are key highlights.
