Find out what services and facilities are available at Chengdu Tianfu Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?
Internet and wi-fi
Wi-fi is free to use and has no time limit. Select the "Free Wi-Fi at Tianfu International Airport" network.
You need to log in to the internet with a password, which you can get at the automated kiosks located around the airport after scanning your passport.
Do not delay in buying a physical sim card upon arrival. Get a Chinese data e-sim quickly and easily on the web airalo.com.
Luggage storage
There are 2 luggage lockers at the airport. The fee for storage within 24 hours is from 18 cny to 40 cny.
- Terminal 1 - departure lounge at check-in B, open 24/7
- Terminal 2 - Departures hall at check-in G, open 4:30-23:00
ATMs and currency exchange
There are many exchange offices at the airport, but the exchange rates are not very good.
Much better is withdrawing money from Bank of China ATMs, which allow most foreign cards (such as Revolut) to be withdrawn for free. ATMs are located in many places around the airport.
Foreign cards usually do not work at Agricultural Bank of China ATMs.
Shops and supermarkets
The terminals are equipped with a large number of shops selling luxury fashion, jewellery, watches or travel gear.
There are also many duty free shops.
Most of the shops are located after the security checks.
You can also take advantage of several minimarkets at the airport with takeaway snacks:
- 7-ELEVEN - Terminal 1, public area, arrivals, 8:00-23:00
- 7-ELEVEN - Terminal 2, public area, departures, 7:00-22:00
- Family Mart - Terminal 2, public area, arrivals, 8:00-23:00
A list of all shopping options can be found on the airport website: sctfia.com/shopping
Dining options
Tainfu Airport is well equipped with local restaurants and international fast-food outlets.
There is more choice after security, but you won't find many restaurants in the international section in particular, and only a minimum of branches remain open overnight.
Most establishments are open from 6am to 10pm and there are currently no restaurants open 24/7 at the airport.
International brands available include Starbucks, KFC and Dairy Queen.
A list of all restaurants can be found on the airport website: sctfia.com/catering
Drinking water
There are cold and hot water dispensers in all terminals after security check.
You can fill your own bottle for free and get it through security without any problems.
Showers
Public showers are not available at Tianfu Airport, and you won't usually find showers in the premium lounges either.
Luggage wrapping
A baggage wrapping service is available at the check-in desks in the departure lounges of both terminals.
The price for 1 piece of luggage ranges from 10 cny to 40 cny depending on its size.
