Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, making Chengdu eight hours ahead of Manchester.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAN to TFU flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAN and TFU include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight is £282. A return fare is currently £448. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to TFU, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAN to TFU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TFU if you're taking a late Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport is roughly 45 miles from central Chengdu. The drive time takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
April is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chengdu in January.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Tianfu International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to TFU in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Chengdu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 120 miles east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another well-known destination in China and is around 290 miles north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without visiting 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.
