Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Taoyuan (CTU–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CTU–TPE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,121 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: BR | 4 | 330 | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | BR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→TPE | TFU→TPE | CKG→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 6 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 15m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan.
Mainland China citizens do not use a passport to enter Taiwan. Travel requires an Exit-Entry Permit issued by mainland authorities and a Taiwan Entry Permit issued by Taiwan's National Immigration Agency. Individual tourism from the mainland has been suspended since August 2019 and remains closed. Mainland residents who hold permanent or temporary residency in Hong Kong, Macau, or a third country can apply for a Taiwan Entry Permit online and enter from outside the mainland.
The Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 35 minutes (TWD $160). Taoyuan HSR station is also served, connecting onward to other Taiwanese cities. Licensed taxis queue at designated stands outside arrivals; metered fares to Taipei city centre run TWD $1,200–1,600. Uber operates with advance booking.
All major international rental car brands have desks in both terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by a free shuttle bus; allow 15 minutes for inter-terminal transfers.
Subtropical climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C. This is also typhoon season, with storms capable of closing the airport entirely. Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 14–18°C. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions.
Typhoon risk peaks July through September. Storms can arrive within 24–48 hours and operations halt rapidly. Fog and low ceilings are common in winter and spring mornings.
CTU–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTU to TPE
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CTU to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTU to TPE is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,121 miles (1,804 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Macau, Shenzhen Bao'an and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG).