Travelling from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) leaving from here.
The timezone in Urumqi is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to URC.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to URC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to URC flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near URC and hit the pillow fast:
The address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Rs75,345 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs154,007. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to URC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Visit Urumqi in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Melbourne to URC flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Urumqi to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC and 0ºC.
More about Urumqi
Start your Urumqi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Urumqi Botanical Garden and Hongshan Pagoda are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Urumqi itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Wuyi Starlight Night Market.
Explore more of China
You've seen Urumqi, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel around 121 kilometres west to Shihezi to check off its must-visit sights. From 西部民俗风情园 to 戈壁印象文化旅游园 and 景观河, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in China, head for Karamay, roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Urumqi. Karamay Sunshine Water World, Yelin Peninsula and Kelamayi River are key reasons to visit.
