Flying from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Wuhan and Urumqi follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Choose from 48 weekly Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest flight available. Urumqi Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your WUH to URC flight. 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.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport, so getting to Urumqi (and then exploring more of China!) is a breeze. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
China Southern has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With an impressive 86.67% of services landing on schedule, Xiamen Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating WUH to URC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport flight is Rs27,504. A round-trip fare right now is Rs73,342. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from WUH to URC, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
WUH is located at Tianhe St.
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from WUH touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
To get to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport from central Wuhan, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to WUH? If you're catching an early flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
If you're landing on a late Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near URC:
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The quietest month for a flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Urumqi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from WUH to URC in January. Temperatures average between -21ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of China
Experience the best of Urumqi, then make your way to other fascinating corners of China. Travel north-west to Shihezi, about 137 kilometres away. Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft should be on your itinerary here.
Any trip through China wouldn't feel complete without exploring Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.
