Chengdu has two airports that are not interchangeable: Shuangliu (CTU) and Tianfu (TFU). High-speed trains serve more than one station — the name on your 12306 ticket is the one that matters. Entry rules are national. Confirm that day’s airport-link times on official pages. Last verified (national rules): 2026-11-12.
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핵심 사실
| Airports | CTU (Shuangliu) and TFU (Tianfu) — read your ticket |
|---|---|
| Rail | Chengdu East and other stations; 12306 is the authority |
| Visa | National rules; 240-hour only at designated ports |
| Last verified | National entry and payment rules: 2026-11-12 |
The short version
Chengdu is served by two airports that are not interchangeable: Shuangliu (CTU, 成都双流国际机场) and Tianfu (TFU, 成都天府国际机场). Read your ticket. Both have official rail or metro links toward the city; confirm the day’s times and fares on the operator pages. High-speed trains serve Chengdu stations including Chengdu East; the name on the 12306 ticket is the one that matters.
Entry into mainland China is a national rule, not a city one. Eligible passports may use the 30-day visa-free waiver (50 countries on the official NIA English list compiled 17 February 2026; the United States and India are not on it). A qualifying 240-hour visa-free transit is a different rule (57 countries, 65 designated ports) and requires an onward ticket to a third country or region. Confirm that this city’s airport or station is a designated 240-hour port on the current NIA list before you rely on that rule — do not assume every airport qualifies. Fill the official free arrival card. Details: Do I need a visa?, 30-day waiver, 240-hour transit. Last verified: 2026-11-12.
CTU, TFU and the train
The two airports are a long transfer apart. A same-day connection between them is not a short hop. Official airport rail and licensed taxis exist; we will not print an unverified 2026 fare. Follow official signs after landing. Chengdu sits on national high-speed routes toward Chongqing, Xi’an, Kunming and other cities. Book on 12306. Do not confuse Chengdu East with other Chengdu stations.
The first hour
Hotel registration is required. Payments and a mainland-usable map should be ready. Sichuan cuisine is the city’s reputation; you can eat mildly if you ask (see the food guide in this set).
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Which airport do I use?
The one on your ticket. CTU and TFU are a long transfer apart.
240-hour transit?
Only if you qualify and your arrival port is on the current NIA designated list.
Sources and a honesty note
Visa, arrival-card and payment rules on this page follow our national guides, last verified on 12 November 2026 against official sources (National Immigration Administration; Tenpay / WeChat Help for the ¥200 inclusive / 3% structure). City transport times, fares and attraction hours are not frozen here — confirm them on the official operator or park page, and on 12306 for trains, on the day you travel. We do not invent restaurants, prices, quotes or first-person anecdotes. Last verified (national rules): 2026-11-12.