Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU): what you need to know
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to CTU flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and CTU include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,545 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,496. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to CTU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to CTU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick 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 stays near LGW:
Arriving at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick 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
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chengdu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CTU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Chengdu, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to tick off its popular sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Tianshui is another sought-after destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without a visit to 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
