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Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Chengdu (Jianyang), China
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Chengdu's vast new gateway to western China and beyond.

Opened
2021
Location
Jianyang (Chengdu), China
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is a major new hub located in Jianyang, Sichuan Province, approximately 51 kilometers southeast of central Chengdu. It was constructed to complement and eventually partially replace the older Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, providing the Chengdu metropolitan area with dual international airport capacity. The airport opened in June 2021 and is one of the largest airports in China by planned capacity, designed to handle tens of millions of passengers annually. Its development reflects Chengdu's ambition to become a major aviation hub for southwestern China and international long-haul routes. Tianfu International Airport serves as a hub for Air China's subsidiary Sichuan Airlines and other major Chinese carriers, offering both domestic and international connections. Its modern facilities and large footprint position it as a key node in China's rapidly expanding aviation network.
Terminals
The airport opened with two passenger terminals, T1 and T2, designed to support high-volume domestic and international traffic with a combined planned capacity of over 60 million passengers per year.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Chengdu via dedicated airport express rail and highway links, including the Tianfu Airport Express metro line.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Tianfu include Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, among other domestic and international operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Opened on June 27, 2021, making it one of China's newest major international airports.
  • ›Located approximately 51 kilometers southeast of central Chengdu in Jianyang City.
  • ›Designed with an ultimate planned capacity of over 90 million passengers per year across multiple phases.
  • ›Chengdu is now one of only a few Chinese cities to operate two international airports simultaneously alongside Shuangliu Airport.
  • ›The airport's construction was a key infrastructure project under China's 13th Five-Year Plan.
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City & Place Guide

Gateway city blending ancient Sichuan heritage with modern ambition.

Jianyang is a county-level city administered by Chengdu, located about 50 kilometers east of the Chengdu city center in Sichuan Province. It sits along the Tuo River and is known for its agricultural richness, small-town authenticity, and deep roots in Sichuan culture, offering a quieter alternative to the bustle of central Chengdu.

The city has grown steadily in recent years, attracting visitors curious about local Sichuan life beyond the tourist trail. Its proximity to Chengdu makes it an easy day trip or overnight stop, and the surrounding countryside rewards those who enjoy scenic river landscapes and traditional village culture.

  • •Sancha Lake Scenic Area — peaceful reservoir park ideal for boating and lakeside walks.
  • •Jianzhou Ancient Town — preserved old streets with Qing dynasty architecture and local teahouses.
  • •Tuo River Corridor — scenic riverside paths popular for cycling and sunset strolls.
  • •Baolong Temple — historic Buddhist temple set among forested hills outside the city.
  • •Jianyang Dinosaur Museum — regional paleontology exhibits highlighting Sichuan fossil discoveries.
  • •Rural Tea Gardens — rolling hills planted with Sichuan tea bushes offering farm visits and tastings.

Getting around: Jianyang is accessible from Chengdu via intercity bus or the Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed rail corridor with connections at nearby stations; within the city, local buses are affordable and cover main sights, while DiDi (China's rideshare app) and taxis are convenient for shorter trips and rural excursions.

Best time: Late spring (April–May) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild temperatures, lower rainfall, and the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing.

Local food: Try spicy Sichuan rabbit head (a regional specialty), dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, and freshwater fish dishes sourced from the Tuo River, best enjoyed at casual street-side restaurants throughout the city.

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Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is one of two international airports serving Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in Southwestern China. It was planned in 2013 and opened in 2021, after Chengdu Shuangliu Airport had been exceeding its designed maximum passenger capacity for years.

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