Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire (CTU–PIK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
CA1160
CA Air China
33F
10:25 AM
BST
4:00 AM+1
CST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1154
CA Air China
33F
10:55 AM
BST
4:30 AM+1
CST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 15h 59m 3UCACZ CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
PEK Beijing 20h 14m 3UCAHU CA Beijing (PEK) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CTU and PIK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to PIK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
166
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Prestwick, South Ayrshire is 7 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · PIK: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 11:00 AM in Prestwick, South Ayrshire.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.

You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.

The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.

CTU–PIK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: PIK
IATA / ICAOPIK / EGPK
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation65 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to PIK flights.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun and Beijing Capital.
Prestwick, South Ayrshire is 7 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Yes, return flights from PIK to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.