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iata: CTU
name: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
city: Chengdu
country: China
lastUpdated: '2026-08-31'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.cdairport.com/en/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.cdairport.com/en/'
  - 'https://my.trip.com/guide/info/chengdu-shuangliu-airport-lounge.html'
  - 'https://uk.trip.com/guide/transport/chengdu-airport-to-city.html'
  - 'https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/sichuan/chengdu/airport.htm'
  - 'https://www.chinaxiantour.com/chengdu-travel-guide/airport-transportation'
quickFacts:
  - '2 terminals (T1 mostly domestic, T2 mixed)'
  - Hub for Air China and Sichuan Airlines
  - Primarily domestic flights with some international
  - Metro Line 10 direct to city center
  - 'Note: Many flights shifted to new Tianfu (TFU) airport'
  - Free terminal shuttle between T1 and T2
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic
    detail: International flights need extra time for immigration.
    summary: Security and boarding can queue quickly during peaks.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Check T2 for most international
    detail: Free shuttle runs between terminals every 10-15 min.
    summary: >-
      T1 handles Sichuan Airlines domestic; T2 has Air China and international
      gates.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat before security in T2
    detail: Duty-free and convenience stores dominate post-security.
    summary: >-
      Limited hot options airside; landside has more variety including local
      Sichuan dishes.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Star Alliance Gold gets lounge access
    detail: Priority Pass works at select independent lounges.
    summary: >-
      Primarily on qualifying flights; confirm with airline for domestic
      itineraries.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Sichuan Airlines Business Lounge
    hours: Per flight schedule
    access:
      - Sichuan Airlines Business Class
      - Star Alliance Gold
    bestFor:
      - Star Alliance elites
      - Business travelers
    summary: Reliable for eligible passengers with decent food and showers.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 1 & 2
    amenities:
      - Hot meals
      - Showers
      - Wi-Fi
      - Quiet areas
  - name: Plaza Premium Lounge
    hours: '06:00-23:59'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Pay-per-use
      - DragonPass
    bestFor:
      - Paying passengers
      - Layovers
    summary: >-
      Decent for Priority Pass users but can get crowded; better than nothing
      for long waits.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - Snacks
      - Showers
      - Wi-Fi
      - Workspaces
  - name: China Eastern VIP Lounge
    hours: '06:00-last departure'
    access:
      - China Eastern premium
      - Select credit cards
    bestFor:
      - China Eastern flyers
    summary: >-
      Basic facilities; eligible passengers often prefer stronger airline
      lounges elsewhere in the terminal when available.
    verdict: skip
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - Seating
      - Snacks
      - Wi-Fi
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Convenience store
    price: ¥5-8 for 500ml bottled water
    summary: Cheapest reliable purchase option before security.
    location: Landside near check-in counters
    terminal: Terminal 2
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountain
    summary: Free refill spot after security for reusable bottles.
    location: Airside near Gate D area restrooms
    terminal: Terminal 2
airportistScore: 6.8
slug: ctu
region: Asia-Pacific
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# Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu, China · Asia-Pacific
Solid domestic hub with good metro access but limited international facilities and competition from newer TFU airport.
## Airportist Score

**6.8 / 10**
- Comfort: 6.5
- Navigation: 7.0
- Food: 6.2
- Transport: 7.8
- Disruption resilience: 6.5

## At a glance

- Passengers: ~30M (declining share post-TFU)
- Terminals: 2 active
- Typical security: 25 min
- On-time: 75%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Domestic connections
- Metro access to city
- Star Alliance lounge access

## Watch out for

- Crowded security peaks
- Limited airside dining
- Shift of flights to TFU

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/ctu/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/ctu/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/ctu/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/ctu/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/ctu/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/ctu/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/ctu/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/ctu/reviews.md)