392
Routes
6
Hubs
CSC
ICAO
3U
IATA
TravelerPulse profile
Connecting China and the world from Chengdu.
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Chengdu, China
Sichuan Airlines is a major Chinese carrier headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Founded in 1986 and commencing operations in 1988, it has grown into one of China's largest airlines, operating an extensive domestic network alongside international routes across Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.
The airline is known for operating one of the world's largest Airbus A320-family fleets and is majority-owned by a consortium including the Sichuan provincial government and Shenzhen Airlines. Sichuan Airlines gained international attention in May 2018 when a cockpit windshield blew out at altitude on Flight 8633, yet the crew managed a safe emergency landing, earning widespread praise.
Sichuan Airlines serves over 130 destinations globally and has positioned Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport as its primary bases. The airline continues to expand its international footprint as demand for travel to and from southwestern China grows.
Hubs & network
Sichuan Airlines operates primarily from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), with secondary bases at Kunming and Xi'an.
Fleet
Sichuan Airlines operates a predominantly Airbus fleet consisting of A319, A320, A321, and A330 aircraft, making it one of the largest Airbus operators in China.
Notable facts
- ›Flight 8633 in May 2018 saw a cockpit windshield blow out at 32,000 feet; the crew landed safely and were hailed as heroes.
- ›Sichuan Airlines is one of the largest operators of the Airbus A320 family in the world.
- ›The airline was established in 1986 and began commercial operations in 1988.
- ›Major shareholders include the Sichuan provincial government, Shenzhen Airlines, and other state-linked entities.
- ›The airline serves destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
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Primary hubs
Route network map (392 legs)
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Route network
CAN → CKG321 320
CAN → SPN330
CGO → HRB320
CGO → KMG320
CGO → URC320
CGQ → CGO321
CKG → CAN321 320
CKG → CGO321
CKG → CSX319 321
CKG → CZX320
CKG → DLC320
CKG → KMG319 320
CKG → LHW319 321
CKG → SYX320
CKG → TNA321
CKG → TSA320
CKG → URC320
CKG → XIY319
CKG → XNN320
CTU → CAN321 320 330
CTU → CGO321
CTU → CKG330
CTU → HDG319
CTU → KHN321
CTU → SHE330
CTU → SYX321
CTU → SZX320 321
CTU → TAO321
CTU → WUH319
CTU → XIC320
CTU → YTY319
DLC → CKG320
DLC → HRB320
DLC → XUZ320
FOC → CSX320
HAK → ZUH320
HFE → CTU321
HGH → CTU319 320
HKG → YIH320
HKT → CKG321
CAN → CTU321 320 330
CGO → HGH320
CGQ → TSN320 319
CKG → HGH320 319
CKG → HKT321
CKG → KHN319
CKG → LJG319
CKG → NGB319
CKG → NKG319
CKG → WUH319
CKG → YIH319
CKG → ZHA319
CSX → CTU320
CTU → HET320
CTU → HKG320
CTU → ICN321
CTU → INC321
CTU → JIQ320
CTU → KOW320
CTU → LHW319
CTU → LJG319
CTU → LUM319
CTU → LZY319
CTU → MEL330
CTU → TYN319
CTU → WXN319
CTU → XUZ320
CTU → YIH320
DAT → TYN319
DCY → CTU319
DSN → SHE319
FOC → XIY319
HET → CTU320
HGH → CGO320
HGH → KWE320
HGH → TYN320
HRB → NGB321
HRB → CZX321
HRB → INC321
HRB → TNA320 321
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Sichuan Airlines is the largest airline in Western China, headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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ch-aviation· 3/19/2026
Executives at Sichuan Airlines investigated for violations
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people.com· 9/14/2026
After the Cockpit Window Shattered at 32,000 Feet, Heroic Captain Saved 119 Lives by Manually Landing Plane
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FlyTeam· 9/28/2026
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Aviation Week· 12/18/2025
Sichuan Airlines Looks To Sell Six Airbus A320s
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Sichuan Airlines
Chinese airline, headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan
Sichuan Airlines is the largest airline in Western China, headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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