Which airports can I use when flying from London to Chengdu?

Flights from London to Chengdu may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Chengdu (CTU).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Chengdu?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Chengdu: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from London to Chengdu pass through?

One-stop flights from London to Chengdu most commonly connect through: • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 42% of one-stop connections • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 30% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 14% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Chengdu?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from London to Chengdu. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £466 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £733, a difference of £267. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?

Tianfu Square is one of the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from London to Chengdu?

A direct flight from London to Chengdu takes 00m, covering 5,142 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from London to Chengdu?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from London to Chengdu looking right now?

One-way fares from London to Chengdu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £937, which is 184% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Chengdu?

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 30m, compared to 16h 52m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 18h 12m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

What is the time difference between London and Chengdu?

Chengdu is 8 hours ahead of London (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a London to Chengdu flight?

Return flights from London to Chengdu range from £519 to £760, with an average of £621 over the past 12 months. Anything below £519 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest London to Chengdu flight route?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chengdu (CTU) is the cheapest London to Chengdu route, averaging £574 return. Other London to Chengdu routes average £671, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Chengdu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Chengdu. It's 26% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu at £350 return. •July (£815) and September (£749) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London to Chengdu?

China Southern (£432) and Shenzhen Airlines (£441) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from London to Chengdu according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Chengdu?

Beijing Capital (PEK) is the most popular stopover for the London to Chengdu route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via PEK.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Chengdu?

Flights via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £554. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to Chengdu, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for London to Chengdu stopovers at 9h 07m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

21:10 - 23:15LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

09:30 - 20:30CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

19h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

£423Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Apr - Fri, 7 May

11:00 - 11:45LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

17h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:00 - 06:30CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

18h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£432China Southern

Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

22:30 - 10:35LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

28h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

20:50 - 19:10CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

30h 20m1 stop Shenzhen

£441Shenzhen Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

21:10 - 23:15LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

09:30 - 20:30CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

19h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

£441Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

22:30 - 10:35LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

28h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

09:30 - 20:30CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

19h 00m1 stop Shenzhen

£441Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Apr - Sat, 15 May

11:10 - 10:45LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

16h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

17:00 - 06:30CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

20h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£461China Southern

Thu, 15 Apr - Sat, 15 May

11:10 - 22:40LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

28h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:00 - 06:30CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

28h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£461China Southern

Thu, 8 Apr - Tue, 4 May

20:25 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

14h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:00 - 20:25CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

16h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

£596Air China

Wed, 7 Apr - Tue, 4 May

20:25 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

14h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:00 - 20:25CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

16h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

£596Air China

Sun, 11 Apr - Tue, 4 May

20:25 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

14h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:00 - 20:25CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

16h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

£596Air China

Recent last minute flight deals from London to Chengdu

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

21:30 - 11:55LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

30h 25m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

22:30 - 18:35CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

28h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£602China Southern

Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

10:30 - 12:35LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

18h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:30 - 06:30CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

21h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£619China Eastern

Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

10:30 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

23h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:30 - 06:30CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

21h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£625China Eastern

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

10:30 - 12:35LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

18h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:30 - 14:00CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

28h 30m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

£639China Eastern

Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

21:10 - 23:45LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

18h 35m1 stop Shenzhen

07:00 - 15:55CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

16h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

£714Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

21:10 - 23:15LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

09:55 - 17:50CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

15h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

£714Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

21:10 - 23:15LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen

09:55 - 17:50CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

15h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

£744Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

07:25 - 09:55LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

18h 30m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Beijing Capital

15:30 - 10:15CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

26h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

£753Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

11:35 - 11:25LGW London Gatwick-CTU Chengdu

15h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

18:00 - 07:10CTU Chengdu-LGW London Gatwick

21h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£766Air China

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

22:00 - 23:00LHR London Heathrow-CTU Chengdu

17h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:30 - 17:55CTU Chengdu-LHR London Heathrow

16h 25m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

£903China Southern

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What is the cheapest London to Chengdu flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyses pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chengdu (CTU) is the cheapest London to Chengdu route, averaging £574 return. Other London to Chengdu routes average £671, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Chengdu?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Chengdu. It's 26% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from London to Chengdu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Chengdu at £350 return.
•July (£815) and September (£749) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 133% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Chengdu?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Chengdu:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from London to Chengdu?
A direct flight from London to Chengdu takes 00m, covering 5,142 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to Chengdu?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a London to Chengdu flight?
Return flights from London to Chengdu range from £519 to £760, with an average of £621 over the past 12 months. Anything below £519 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from London to Chengdu looking right now?
One-way fares from London to Chengdu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £937, which is 184% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from London to Chengdu?
Flights from London to Chengdu may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Chengdu (CTU).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to Chengdu pass through?
One-stop flights from London to Chengdu most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Chengdu?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from London to Chengdu. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £466 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £733, a difference of £267.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Chengdu?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 30m, compared to 16h 52m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 18h 12m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).
What is the time difference between London and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 8 hours ahead of London (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Chengdu?
Tianfu Square is one of the most viewed places in Chengdu on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £466, about £267 less than Saturday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Chengdu trip for April. Fares historically average £350 return in that month – typically £465 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chengdu Airport.

• Ruijia Large Hotel Chengdu Airport
• Baigang International Hotel

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