Flying from Taiyuan Airport (TYN) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Taiyuan and Urumqi are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are 39 Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, pick the 09:55 Shandong Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:00 with Hainan Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your TYN to URC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport, so jetting to Urumqi (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Shandong Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating TYN to URC flights is China Eastern. Its services arrive without delay 66.1% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiyuan Airport (TYN) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
P7,528 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. A return flight starts from P43,018. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from TYN to URC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Taiyuan Airport (TYN)
The address for TYN is Airport Special Line.
Taiyuan Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from TYN reach their destination on time.
Central Taiyuan to Taiyuan Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near TYN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
Consider booking a hotel near URC if you're taking a late Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
From Urumqi Airport, Urumqi is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Urumqi. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Taiyuan Airport to Urumqi Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TYN to URC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
See the best of Urumqi, then visit other awesome corners of China. Head north-west to Shihezi, around 137 kilometers away. Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft are ideal first stops here.
Your trip through China isn't complete without visiting Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 290 kilometers north-west of Urumqi.
