Flying from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring 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 Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) departing from here.
4 hours 45 minutes is the average duration of a direct Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chengdu.
The most popular route is from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), with 14 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from TFU to NRT is the 9:15am Sichuan Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 10:20am with Air China.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Chengdu to NRT.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Get there in one go from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Nonstop flights from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport with Sichuan Airlines. This top airline operates services from TFU.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between TFU and NRT is Sichuan Airlines.
With a reliable 100.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Sichuan Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
TFU is around 48 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that depart TFU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Split up your flight from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and NRT are:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
CTU is around 16 kilometres from central Chengdu. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chengdu to NRT flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 90% of them touching down on schedule.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel close to NRT if you're catching a late flight from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tokyo Narita International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
₹ 10,517 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 27,128. These prices can change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). October is the busiest month to travel to Tokyo. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in September.
Lock in a Chengdu to NRT plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Tokyo Narita International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji are top sights which should feature on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Ninomaru Garden.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Japan, head for Toyohashi, about 290 kilometres west of Tokyo. Ueno Park, Yoshida Castle and Fukushima Park are key reasons to visit.