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CTUChengdu·Shuangliu·Chengdu, China
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Terminal 1, Terminal 2
Max Transit
30m
via shuttle bus
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
Sichuan Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
60min
Domestic → International
90min
International → Domestic
100min
International → International
90min
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Getting Between Concourses
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by a free shuttle bus that runs every 10-15 minutes, with a ride time of about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic and stops. There is no inter-terminal train, so passengers must exit security, take the shuttle, and re-clear security and (for international arrivals) immigration and customs on the other side.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Two-terminal layout without a people-mover
Domestic-heavy since Tianfu opened
Sichuan Airlines' primary hub
Shuttle bus dependency for inter-terminal transfers
Airlines at CTU
Sichuan Airlines
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at CTU?

Still well under the minimum connection time even for same-terminal domestic transfers. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at CTU?

Only viable if both flights are in the same terminal with no security backup, which is not guaranteed. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at CTU?

Meets the standard domestic-domestic MCT for same-terminal or short shuttle connections. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at CTU?

Comfortable for domestic connections, including a terminal change via shuttle bus. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at CTU?

Solid buffer for domestic-international or international-domestic connections requiring re-clearance. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at CTU?

Comfortable margin for any connection type, including peak-hour security queues. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at CTU?

Generous buffer that easily covers terminal transfers and international re-screening. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at CTU?

Well beyond any MCT requirement, suitable even during high-traffic periods. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at CTU?

More than enough time for any connection combination, including exploring the terminal or handling delays. See full 4 hr guide →

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