Flights from Sydney to Chengdu

Arriving in Chengdu

Set amid forests and bodies of water, Chengdu is a miracle of historical preservation mixed with progressive planning. Book your flights to Chengdu with Etihad Airways and get ready to embark on an adventure into Chinese culture and excitement that few other cities in China can match.

Plan Your Chengdu Visit

There are countless reasons to travel to Chengdu. Marvel at the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest Buddha statue, cut directly into a wall of red rock. Wander through the Huanglong Scenic Area considered by some to be "A Fairyland on Earth.” Get lost in Chengdu history in one of its many ancient towns. Indulge in a Chinese feast provided by one of Chengdu’s renowned restaurants. Be enthralled at a Sichuanese opera performance.

The peak season in Chengdu runs from March through May. We recommend you reserve your tickets to Chengdu several months in advance if you wish to travel during this busy part of the year. To find cheap hotels in Chengdu, consider travelling in the off-season (December through February) when weather conditions are not as sunny but crowds much smaller. Make sure to visit our Deals section to find flight deals to Chengdu throughout the year.

Flying from Sydney

Book your flights from Sydney to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy a comfortable flight replete with high-class service and hospitality and world-class cuisines onboard.

Major Airports in Sydney

The Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has 3 terminals and runways and can service over 35 million passengers a year. The airport is located only 8 km south of the city centre and most of the tourist attractions are within an orbit of 10 km of the terminal buildings.

Airport Transportation in Sydney

It is possible to take the underground Airport Link metro train to Kingsford Smith Airport. The service will take you to both national and international departures. The public train to Kingsford Smith Airport are not dedicated airport express trains, so allow for a journey time of at least 30 minutes.

A public bus to Kingsford Smith Airport runs from Bondi Junction to Kingsford Smith Airport, look for service number 400, which stops at both the domestic and the international terminals. A pre-booked shuttle bus to Kingsford Smith Airport is available from most hotels. A taxi to Kingsford Smith Airport is probably the quickest option; the journey time is about 15 minutes.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Sydney to Chengdu on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.