Travelling from Paris to Chengdu: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Chengdu begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Touch down in Chengdu at Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Chengdu seven hours ahead of Paris.
To ensure you board your Paris to Chengdu flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Chengdu
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Paris to Chengdu flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it simple to find a Paris to Chengdu flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Chengdu? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider adding a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It's a key stopover on a Paris to Chengdu flight out of Paris Orly Airport. Use a longer layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to browse the airport stores.
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Paris to Chengdu? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
75.56% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The journey to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to Chengdu flight with time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from BVA arrive at their final stop as scheduled 66.39% of the time.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Once your flight from Paris to Chengdu has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
After your flight from Paris to Chengdu, rest your head at a hotel near CTU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
You'll find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
January is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Chengdu, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chengdu based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your Paris to Chengdu ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Paris to Chengdu around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chengdu right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Paris to Chengdu:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Chengdu will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without seeing 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.