Flying from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Chengdu. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 30 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours behind Chengdu.
The most popular route is from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Choose from 3 direct services every week. Air China operates a 3:55pm departure between TFU and LHR.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chengdu to LHR, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of TFU, you can catch a direct flight from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport with Air China.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air China between TFU and LHR.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air China has the best record for on-time arrivals.
TFU is about 48 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from TFU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Break up your flight from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and LHR are:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chengdu to CTU in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chengdu to LHR flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 90%.
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LHR:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
Central London is around 24 kilometres from London Heathrow Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
₹ 23,859 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 70,369. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Chengdu to LHR by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to London. July is when most people book flights from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Chengdu to LHR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chengdu to London Heathrow Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 153 kilometres northwest to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of the United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 145 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta are among the biggest draws.