Chengdu (Jianyang) to Phuket (TFU–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–HKT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,584 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 7 | 32Q | 4h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phuket from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→HKT | CKG→HKT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · HKT: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 5:00 PM in Phuket.
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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.
TFU–HKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to HKT
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TFU to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to HKT ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,584 miles (2,549 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KMG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).