Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
Chengdu is eight hours ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Your EDI to CTU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Beijing Capital International Airport is a top stopover on the EDI to CTU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Right now, $1,238 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,697. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to CTU, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that take off from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CTU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to central Chengdu
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
From Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
April is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chengdu in February.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to CTU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another well-known destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without dropping by 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.