Flying from Ottawa to Chengdu: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Chengdu taking off from here.
Touch down in Chengdu at Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Allow plenty of time to catch your Ottawa to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chengdu
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Ottawa to Chengdu flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Chengdu or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on time at their destination.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Central Chengdu is about 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). As soon as your flight from Ottawa to Chengdu has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
After your flight from Ottawa to Chengdu, unwind at a hotel close to CTU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The address for Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa to Chengdu. April is the most popular month to visit Chengdu. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
Book an Ottawa to Chengdu ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chengdu to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Ottawa to Chengdu in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 13ºC.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Chengdu, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chengdu:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Opera Troupe are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've visited Chengdu, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its top attractions. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without dropping by 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
