Uber vs Taxi at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Take Uber — recommended by locals over the alternative.
Side by side
| Factor | Uber | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Option | Didi (DiDi Chuxing) | Official metered taxi |
| Cost | ¥130–¥220 | ¥150–¥220 |
| Journey | 60–90 min | 60–90 min |
| Wait | 5–15 min | 10–30 min queue |
| Payment | App Payment | Card & Cash |
| Locals recommend |
- ✓ Door-to-door
- ✓ Fixed app fare
- ! Pickup at designated zone, not curb
- ✓ Metered
- ✓ Receipt
- ! Long queue
- ! Some drivers refuse short trips
Scams to watch either way
- Black cab flat rate
Unmarked cars offer ¥300–¥500 flat fares inside arrivals.
Avoid: Only use the official metered queue outside the terminal.
- Long-route padding
Drivers loop via tollways to inflate fares.
Avoid: Use Didi for fixed pricing, or screenshot the expected route.
Frequently asked
Q.Uber or Taxi from TFU — which is better?
Uber — recommended by locals over the alternative. Didi (DiDi Chuxing): ¥130–¥220, 60–90 min.
Q.How much is Uber from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport?
¥130–¥220 typical. Journey 60–90 min, wait 5–15 min. Payment: App Payment.
Q.How much is Taxi from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport?
¥150–¥220 typical. Journey 60–90 min, wait 10–30 min queue. Payment: Card & Cash.
Q.What should I watch for on arrival at TFU?
Black cab flat rate: Unmarked cars offer ¥300–¥500 flat fares inside arrivals. — Only use the official metered queue outside the terminal.
Fare tiers, first-30-minute checklist, all transport options ranked, and every reported scam.