Chengdu (Jianyang) to New Delhi (TFU–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,646 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 4 | 33F | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 3.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter India. The eVisa system is currently suspended for Chinese nationals, so applications must be submitted in person at the Indian Embassy in Beijing or consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Processing can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
TFU–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to DEL
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TFU to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to DEL is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,646 miles (2,649 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tribhuvan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.