Edwin Jayden G.
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Decent airport, long walk to immigration & random swab check ✈️
Decided last minute to fly from Singapore to Chengdu via Singapore Airlines and landed at Tianfu International Airport. The airport is pretty huge and decent, not the most modern I’ve seen but still clean and functional. The walk to immigration took me about 12 minutes — maybe just bad luck since our flight was parked really far from the main area, but imagine if it was closer, that’d have been so much better.
It also felt quite warm inside, though maybe it was just the weather that day. You’ll need to fill up an arrival card before immigration, so have your passport, flight, and lodging details ready to make things smoother.
The toilets are alright, not as spotless as what I’m used to in Singapore, but there are plenty along the way which helps.
I did get randomly pulled into a room for a swab test authorisation, which was quite strange. The staff said it was a random check, but honestly, I wondered what would happen if someone didn’t consent. I went along with it anyway — weird, but okay.
Other than that, luggage came out quickly, signs were clear, and there’s a good range of food and coffee options (including Starbucks) once you’re out. The only tough part was getting a car, since it’s usually crowded outside.
Overall, a decent airport — clean, efficient, and organised enough. Just expect a bit of walking and the occasional surprise check.