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ChengduFrom flights departing on Wed, 28 Oct 2026.
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Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Peak tourist season (cooler weather) (01 Nov – 31 Mar), New Year period (20 Dec – 05 Jan).
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
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Air distance is about 4,872 km. 11 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 12h 55m · Sichuan Airlines |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 01:05 · Qatar Airways |
| Last departure of the day | 21:50 · Sichuan Airlines |
| Flight options found | 100 |
| Airport codes | Chengdu–CTU, Abu Dhabi–AUH |
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The search for Wed, 28 Oct found 100 flight options. The first flight leaves around 01:05 and the last around 21:50. The fastest flight takes about 12h 55m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ¥2,931, Afternoon from ¥3,131, Night from ¥3,955, Evening from ¥5,250. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Chengdu has several reasons to stay beyond a brief airport connection. The Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is best visited early, while Wuhou Shrine and nearby Jinli Street work well later in the day. Kuanzhai Alleys and People’s Park offer a different pace around tea and local snacks. Travellers from India should check that their ticket uses Shuangliu Airport, since Chengdu has another major airport at Tianfu. The two are far apart and require different transfers.
Chunxi Road is a useful hotel area for a city stay, while accommodation around Wuhou Shrine favours the shrine and Jinli Street. Neither location puts the panda base next door: that attraction belongs on a separate northern outing. Pair Wuhou and Jinli together, then reserve another part of the visit for People's Park and Kuanzhai Alleys.
Shuangliu has Metro Line 10 as well as the new Line 30 option at Terminal 2 East. Pick the route by the destination district and interchange, rather than assuming every airport train runs directly to the same central station. Tianfu Airport requires a different transfer plan altogether.
Du Fu Thatched Cottage is another reason to spend time west of the main shopping streets. It can anchor a literary and garden visit instead of becoming a quick detour on a panda day. Keeping the panda base, Wuhou area and western cultural sights on distinct outings gives Chengdu a more realistic rhythm for a short visit.
March to May or September to November, about 12–25°C, for outdoor visits.
By Air: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is about 16 km southwest of central Chengdu; Metro Line 10 connects with other lines, with central trips often taking 40–50 minutes. Taxis also operate.
By Rail: Chengdu has several high-speed rail stations; check the station printed on the ticket.
By Road: Airport taxis and city buses serve the centre; long-distance coaches leave from several terminals.
Visit the panda conservation base early.
Walk from Wuhou Shrine into Jinli Street.
Have tea in People’s Park.
Explore Kuanzhai Alleys on foot.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). EVA Air's Chengdu arrivals and departures use Shuangliu Terminal 1 from 31 July 2026. Passengers connecting with another airline should confirm its airport as well as its terminal, because Tianfu is a separate airport.
Abu Dhabi spreads its main sights across the Corniche, Saadiyat Island and the district around Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Louvre Abu Dhabi gives an art-focused half day, while Qasr Al Watan explains the setting of a working presidential palace. These places are too far apart for a continuous walk, so a planned bus or taxi route saves time. Travellers from India arriving at Zayed International Airport can begin with a single district and leave the longer crossing for another day.
A Corniche hotel suits waterfront walks and the central island, whereas Saadiyat accommodation makes the museum district easier to reach. Yas Island is a different choice, geared towards its parks and entertainment venues. The airport is on the mainland, so the transfer to each area follows a different route; name the island as well as the hotel when arranging a pickup.
Build one day around Saadiyat instead of alternating its museums with Qasr Al Watan at the western end of Abu Dhabi island. Louvre Abu Dhabi’s galleries and outdoor dome spaces reward different pacing, especially when combining it with another museum. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque also belongs in its own part of the schedule because it is away from both clusters. Qasr Al Watan is within a working presidential compound, making its official visitor calendar particularly relevant when selecting a ticket. The Corniche is the flexible walking component between these scheduled visits, while airport bus timetables help determine whether a central bus stop is useful for the final hotel connection.
November to March, about 18–29°C, for the Corniche and open-air sites.
By Air: Zayed International Airport (AUH) is about 30 km from central Abu Dhabi; allow roughly 30–40 minutes by road. City buses, official taxis and app-based cars serve arrivals.
By Road: Abu Dhabi city buses serve the centre; intercity coaches link Abu Dhabi with Dubai and other emirates.
Tour the galleries at Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Visit Qasr Al Watan and its public rooms.
Walk a section of Abu Dhabi Corniche.
See Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during visitor hours.
Zayed International Airport (AUH).
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Chengdu to Abu Dhabi dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Wednesday at ¥2,931. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Chengdu (CTU) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) is about 4,872 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Not on the dates shown here. Every Chengdu to Abu Dhabi option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 12h 55m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 25 KG and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Chengdu to Abu Dhabi fare on this page is ¥2,931. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥40,013, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 01:05 and the last around 21:50, local time at Chengdu. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 4,871.82 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ¥2,931 | 28/10/2026 | China Eastern | 07:20 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ¥2,872 | 06/11/2026 | China Eastern | 07:20 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ¥2,784 | 05/01/2027 | China Eastern | 07:20 |
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The aerial distance between Chengdu and Abu Dhabi is about 4,872 KM. In these results, journey times range from 12h 55m to 45h. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 100 flight options. The first departure from Chengdu is at 01:05 and the last is at 21:50. Flights leave from Chengdu and land at Abu Dhabi International.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Chengdu to Abu Dhabi |
| Aerial Distance | 4,872 KM |
| Flight Duration | 12h 55m - 45h |
| Airport Codes | Chengdu - CTU, Abu Dhabi - AUH |
| Total Flights Available | 100 flights0 direct100 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 01:05 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 21:50 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 22 flights0 direct22 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 43 flights0 direct43 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 14 flights0 direct14 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 13 flights0 direct13 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 8 flights0 direct8 with layovers |
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