Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (Chinese: 成都天府国际机场, IATA code: TFU) is located in Lujia Town, Jianyang, about 51 kilometers (32 miles) southeast of central Chengdu. The airport is named after the Tianfu New Area, a major development zone in the region. It serves as Chengdu’s second airport, marking the city’s entry into the era of “dual airports.” Once fully operational, it is expected to become one of China’s leading airports, alongside those in Beijing and Shanghai.

When complete, the airport will be capable of handling up to 90 million passengers per year—more than double the capacity of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. It will also manage six million tons of cargo and support 850,000 aircraft movements annually, making it the largest airport in western China and the fourth-largest international hub in the country.

Tianfu International Airport is set to handle all international passenger flights and most international cargo flights. In contrast, Chengdu Shuangliu Airport will focus primarily on domestic flights and some international cargo services.

Internal transportation

The airport’s two terminals will be connected by an automated people mover (APM), providing fast and efficient transfers between terminals. Additionally, a personal rapid transit system will link airport parking areas to the terminals. This system will cover 9.7 kilometers, include four stations, and operate 22 pods.

External transportation

Passengers can get to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport via Metro Line 18, airport shuttle, long-distance bus, taxi, online car-hailing or self-driving.

1. Metro Line 18

Station: Tianfu Airport North

Ticket Price: RMB 10/person

Operating Hours: 06:00-23:30

Pick-up Point: Transfer Hall on L1 of Transportation Center

Time from South Railway Station to TFU: Express line around 38 minutes, normal line 45 minutes.

2. Airport Shuttle Busses

Chunxi Road – Tianfu International Airport

TFU – Chunxi Road: 09:00-24:00

Chunxi Road – TFU: 07:00-20:00

Each 30-45min

Price: 40-45RMB

East Railway Station – Tianfu International Airport

TFU – East Railway: 09:00-24:00

East Railway – TFU: 07:00-20:00

Each 30-45min

Price: 35-40RMB

3. Long-distance Busses

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport Long-distance Bus Station will open passenger lines to and from 49 cities. This includes, Tongjiang, Jiajiang, Leshan, Luzhou, Langzhong and Nanchong in the first batch. The routes will be adjusted according to the actual situation, please refer to the actual ticket information for details.

Pick-up Point: Long-distance Bus Waiting Area on Level 1 of Transportation Center

4. Taxi & car-hailing

Taxi: the pick-up area is on level 1 of the wings of Terminal 1 and 2;

Online car-hailing: the pick-up area on level 1 of the parking buildings of Terminal 1 and 2.

5. Self-driving 

Passengers can park in the No. 1 parking building and No. 2 parking building; to drop-off relatives and friends. Drivers can pull over for a short while at the Level 4 of Terminal 1 and 2.

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