Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to hotels around Chunxi Road, Tianfu Square, Tianfu New Area and across Chengdu.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Chengdu takes you from Tianfu International Airport to hotels and homes around Chunxi Road and Tianfu Square, Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli, the giant panda base and Tianfu New Area.
Our Chengdu airport transfers start in the arrivals hall of your terminal, Terminal 1 for international flights or Terminal 2 for domestic ones, where your driver meets you after customs and walks with you to the car. We track your flight so the pickup follows your real landing time, and unlike a taxi line, your vehicle is already reserved when you land.
Enter your hotel or address in the booking form to see the vehicles available for your route, from sedans and SUVs to minivans for families and groups, priced per vehicle before you pay. Each Chengdu airport transfer goes door to door, whether you are staying near Chunxi Road, in a high-rise in Tianfu New Area or at a hotel by Kuanzhai Alley.
Our Chengdu airport shuttle is a private minivan or minibus for your party only: it leaves as soon as you are through arrivals and goes straight to your address, with no stops for other passengers. There is room for suitcases and strollers, which suits families, business teams and groups arriving together at Tianfu.
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Our standard private transfer. Room for a family and their luggage.
from USD 71.43
Get your exact pricePrices depend on the destination, the vehicle category, its passenger capacity, and whether you book one way or round trip. The price the booking system gives for your route and travel date is your final quote.
All prices in USD, per vehicle rather than per passenger. Last updated 2026-10-03.
| Destination | Standard Sedan up to 2 passengers | Minivan up to 6 passengers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | |
| Chengdu Centre | 57.14 | 111.43 | 71.43 | 140.00 |
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the main international airport of Chengdu, near Jianyang to the southeast of the city, and a hub for Sichuan Airlines and Air China. It has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 for international and regional flights, with some domestic gates on its B pier, and Terminal 2 for domestic flights. A free people mover links them, and the Ground Transportation Center sits between them.
On an international flight, follow the Arrivals signs to immigration at Terminal 1, show your passport and arrival card, collect your bags in baggage claim and pass through customs into the arrivals hall. Domestic passengers go straight from baggage claim to the arrivals hall.
Chengdu is on China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Visa or visa-free entry. Citizens of many countries can enter China visa-free for short stays, and eligible travelers can use visa-free transit to a third country; others need a visa before flying. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.
Arrival card. Foreign visitors complete an arrival card for immigration. Have your passport and the address where you are staying ready.
Customs. Declare cash and goods above China's duty-free allowances at the customs channel.
Mobile payment. Most payments are made with Alipay or WeChat Pay. Set one up with an international card before you fly and carry some Chinese yuan.
Ride-hailing pickups. Ride-hailing cars do not stop at the terminal curb; they pick up in marked zones in the parking structures.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
TFU Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel TFU
From where you're staying back to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Round trip
TFU Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Check TFU or CTU
Chengdu has two airports. Check that your ticket shows TFU (Tianfu) and not CTU (Shuangliu), and re-check if your airline changes the flight.
Set up mobile payment
Link an international card to Alipay or WeChat Pay before you fly; many airport services accept only QR payments.
Entry rules
Check whether your nationality can enter China visa-free or with visa-free transit, or needs a visa, and have your arrival card ready.
China Standard Time
Chengdu is on UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of the terminal you land at, after baggage claim and customs. International flights arrive at Terminal 1 and most domestic flights at Terminal 2, so give us your flight number when you book. Your confirmation names the meeting point; check the company name before you get in.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is about 50 km southeast of downtown Chengdu. The drive to Chunxi Road, Tianfu Square and central hotels usually takes 60 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact address. Hotels in Tianfu New Area, on the airport side of the city, are generally closer.
Check the three-letter code on your ticket or boarding pass. TFU is Tianfu, about 50 km southeast of the center, and CTU is Shuangliu, about 16 km southwest. Tianfu handles regular international long-haul flights and many domestic routes, while some flights to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan moved to Shuangliu in July 2026. This page books pickups at Tianfu (TFU) only.
Yes. We drive you door to door to hotels, apartments and offices in central Chengdu, including Chunxi Road, Tianfu Square, Kuanzhai Alley and the Jinli area. Give us the hotel name and full address when you book, and enter it in the booking form to see the vehicles available for your route.
Yes. Enter the panda base or your hotel near it in the booking form, and a private vehicle takes you there directly from Tianfu airport. If you want to visit straight from your flight with luggage, tell us when you book so we can note it on your reservation.
Possibly. Leshan, Mount Emei, Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain are longer trips outside Chengdu. Share the address of your hotel when you book: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us and we'll confirm whether we can take you.
Yes. You can book a pickup for any arrival time, including late-night flights after the metro has stopped running and early-morning arrivals. Enter your flight number and arrival time when you book, and your driver will be scheduled for that landing.
We track the arrival of the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to a delay. If your flight number, date or airline changes, if your flight is canceled, or if it is switched to Shuangliu (CTU), tell customer service so we can move or change your pickup.
Yes. Book a return from your hotel or home in Chengdu to Tianfu airport and give us your flight time and terminal, Terminal 1 for international flights or Terminal 2 for most domestic flights, so your pickup leaves enough time for the drive, check-in and security.
International and regional flights arrive at Terminal 1, and domestic flights arrive at Terminal 2, with some at the B pier of Terminal 1. The two terminals are linked by a free people mover. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of the terminal on your flight details.
It depends on your nationality. China lets citizens of many countries enter visa-free for short stays, and eligible travelers can use visa-free transit on the way to a third country; others need a visa before flying. Foreign visitors also complete an arrival card. Check the current rules with a Chinese embassy or the National Immigration Administration before you travel.
Chengdu is on China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year, with no daylight saving time. Most payments in China are made with Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code, so set one up with an international card before you fly and carry some Chinese yuan in cash.
No. Turn down freelance drivers who approach you inside the arrivals hall. Your pre-booked driver meets you at the meeting point named in your confirmation, in the arrivals hall of your terminal. Check the company name before you get in, and call customer service if you cannot find your driver.
Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from TFU; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines, the metro and other ways to get around, see our Chengdu Tianfu International Airport page, which also covers facilities, the people mover between terminals and arrival tips.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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