Chengdu (Jianyang) to Dubai (TFU–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between TFU and DXB, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→DXB | CKG→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 7h 55m | 8h 20m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 2:00 PM in Dubai.
Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.
The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.
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.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
TFU–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to DXB
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
TFU to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to DXB is about 7 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,997 miles (4,824 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Suvarnabhumi and Chennai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).