Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Chengdu: what you need to know
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8. The city is two hours behind Brisbane, where Brisbane Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your BNE to Chengdu flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BNE to Chengdu with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Travelling from central Brisbane to BNE takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BNE:
66.16% of flights that depart Brisbane Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Chengdu
RM1,051 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Chengdu flight. A return ticket right now is RM1,731. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BNE to Chengdu. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Landing cheap tickets from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across the month and land an epic deal.
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Find an affordable flight from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to TFU if you have a late flight from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is about 21 kilometres from central Chengdu. Following your flight from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CTU. Kick back and get cosy after your BNE to Chengdu flight at any of these well-located options:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
Before you book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Chengdu offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Before locking in your Brisbane Airport to Chengdu flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNE to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Chengdu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chengdu right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Chengdu:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Opera Troupe are highlights which should feature on every Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without a visit to 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.