How to find cheap flights to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is Rs110,448. A round-trip plane ticket to URC right now is Rs209,784.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Urumqi, where Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to discover an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.
Best time to go to Urumqi
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Urumqi in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to URC, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
June is the most popular month for flights to URC. Go then if you're eager to experience Urumqi at its liveliest.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Urumqi are typically cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Urumqi is warmest in July, with averages of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
Ranging from -21ºC to 0ºC, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Want to avoid grey skies? July is the driest month in Urumqi, averaging two days of rain.
The wettest time of year is February. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around four days of rainfall.
Travelling to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Urumqi quickly. Take a direct flight to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Spring Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 71% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a smart choice when reserving your URC plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+8 timezone at URC.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to URC. Choose any of these hotels close to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Flights departing from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 68% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Urumqi from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Central Urumqi is about 19 kilometres from URC.
Once you've landed from your flight to URC, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Urumqi, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Urumqi highlights
These top attractions should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Urumqi:
Hongshan Pagoda: Located around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Lanxiu Garden: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring Urumqi. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Jiulong Ecological Park: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 14 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Urumqi experience.
How to get to Changji from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The nearby city of Changji is about 23 kilometres from URC. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Fukang
Fukang is another city that you can easily reach from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. It's around 40 kilometres away.
Explore more of China
There's a whole lot more to see and do in China, starting with Shihezi. Mong Kok Market, 西部民俗风情园 and 戈壁印象文化旅游园 are must-sees in this city, which is about 121 kilometres west of Urumqi.
Karamay is another standout destination in China and is roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Urumqi. Hit some of the best spots right away at Karamay Sunshine Water World, Sanping Park and 喷泉水幕.
Roughly 18 kilometres north-west of Urumqi, Changji is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Ruixiang Pedestrian Street, Haitang Shopping Plaza and 环宇时代广场.
