Flying from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Explore the options for taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX), the city's main airports.
4 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight.
Urumqi's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi.
With 70 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is the most popular route. Air China operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from PEK to URC is with Sichuan Airlines at 8:50pm.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Beijing to URC. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) take off from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport departing from PEK. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Air China from PEK to URC.
Among carriers on this route, Hainan Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes about 40 minutes to drive the 31 kilometres or so.
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Of all flights leaving Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% land on time at their destination.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Catching a flight out of Daxing International Airport (PKX)? Direct Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
You can take your pick of airlines offering direct flights from Beijing to URC departing from PKX. Jet off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
China Southern Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from PKX to URC.
Beijing Capital Airlines ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Daxing International Airport and Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.
The drive from central Beijing to PKX usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 56 kilometres.
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Flights from Daxing International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 88.83% of them landing as planned.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near URC:
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
₹ 12,797 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 25,177. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Beijing to URC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Visit Urumqi in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Beijing to URC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC and 0ºC.
More about Urumqi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Urumqi right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport:
Urumqi Botanical Garden and Hongshan Pagoda are just two of the top attractions to add to your Urumqi to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wuyi Starlight Night Market.
Explore more of China
Shihezi is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Urumqi. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include 西部民俗风情园, 戈壁印象文化旅游园 and 景观河.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Urumqi, Karamay is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Karamay Sunshine Water World, Yelin Peninsula and Kelamayi River.
