Travelling from Seoul to Chengdu: what you need to know
Seoul has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Chengdu flying out of Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Hop off your plane in Chengdu at Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Hop on a direct Seoul to Chengdu flight and you'll be flying for an average of 4 hours.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu one hour behind Seoul.
The most popular route for flights from Seoul to Chengdu is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). You can choose from 16 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from ICN to TFU is the 14:30 Sichuan Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the latest available service is at 20:00 with Asiana Airlines.
To ensure you catch your Seoul to Chengdu flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Chengdu
To snag cheap Seoul to Chengdu flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Seoul to Chengdu. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Chengdu departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Start your journey at ICN and end it at Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Leading carriers that offer direct Seoul to Chengdu plane tickets departing from ICN include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Seoul to Chengdu flights departing from Incheon International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
ICN is roughly 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Seoul to Chengdu? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Incheon International Airport:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 54.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Seoul to Chengdu flight, check out these options when taking off from Gimpo International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
From central Seoul, GMP is about 16 kilometres away. When planning how to get there, check whether public transport is an option or if it's easier to drive.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Seoul to Chengdu? Kick back in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
Consider booking a hotel near TFU if you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Chengdu. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is roughly 11 kilometres from central Chengdu. Once you've disembarked your flight from Seoul to Chengdu, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
There are some great places to call home for the night near CTU. Tuck yourself in after your Seoul to Chengdu flight at any of these well-located options:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
April is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Chengdu. To avoid the crowds, go to Chengdu in January.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your Seoul to Chengdu ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seoul to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Chengdu, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chengdu:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its popular sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.