Flying from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
The timezone in Urumqi is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of New York. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to URC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you're eager to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to URC.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport with a stop at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). A main stopover between Newark Liberty International Airport and URC, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to URC flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 55 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Have a late flight from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near URC and turn out the lights sooner:
The address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
From Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, central Urumqi is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Rs142,042 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs324,760. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from New York to URC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Urumqi. February is when most people book flights from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a New York to URC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Urumqi to range from 16ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in January when temperatures are between -21ºC and 0ºC.
More about Urumqi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Urumqi right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport:
Hongshan Pagoda and Urumqi Botanical Garden are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Urumqi to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park.
Explore more of China
Urumqi is just a glimpse of what China offers. Head onward to Shihezi, which is around 121 kilometres away to the west. From Manasihe to Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft, there's no shortage of things to do in this popular city.
If you're ready to explore another side of China, consider Karamay, roughly 274 kilometres northwest of Urumqi. Karamay Sunshine Water World, Heiyou Mountain and Friendship Exhibition are among the biggest draws.
