Beijing to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (PEK–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEK–CTU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 968 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LY, NH, ZH | 126 | 320, 321, 32Q, 330, 333, 359, 73G, 919 | 2h16-3h15 | – | Star Alliance | LY, NH, ZH |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 63 | 320, 321 | 2h40-3h | – | – | – |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 7 | 330 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→CTU | PKX→CTU | TSN→CTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 342 | 140 | 70 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 50m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
PEK–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Beijing to Chengdu: Capital to Southwest Megacity
PEK-CTU ranks among China's highest-volume domestic pairs by annual passengers. The route connects Beijing's political and commercial center to Chengdu, Sichuan Province's capital and the economic anchor of southwest China. Air China and Sichuan Airlines together account for the majority of seats. Aircraft deployed include Airbus A330-300s on peak rotations and A321s on off-peak timings. The route sees consistent demand from government, business, and tourism travel; Chengdu is China's fourth-largest metropolitan economy and a key technology and manufacturing hub in addition to its role as a tourism destination for Sichuan cuisine and panda conservation sites.
Airport Infrastructure and Transfer Notes
Beijing Capital (PEK) operates three terminals: Terminal 3 handles most Air China domestic departures. Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) opened in April 2021 and is China's third-largest airport by designed capacity. Tianfu is connected to Chengdu city center by metro Line 18, with a journey time of roughly 40 minutes. Shuangliu (CTU) connects via metro Line 10 in 30 minutes. During the transition period between the two Chengdu airports, travelers should verify which airport their specific flight uses, as the same airline may operate different rotations from each terminal. Beijing Daxing International (PKX) also serves some Chengdu routes and should not be confused with Capital.