Flying from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
Urumqi is eight hours ahead of London. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from London to URC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to URC departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and URC include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to URC flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 65%.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Have a late flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near URC and be in snooze mode sooner:
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
Central Urumqi is around 16 kilometres from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
At the moment, ₹ 31,541 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 77,885. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to URC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). October is the busiest month to visit Urumqi. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in November.
When booking your London to URC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between -21ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Urumqi
After booking your flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Urumqi:
Hongshan Pagoda and Urumqi Botanical Garden are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Urumqi itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wuyi Starlight Night Market.
Explore more of China
You've done Urumqi, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 121 kilometres west to Shihezi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Shiji Park to Ai'qing Poetry Archive and Wang Zhen Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres northwest of Urumqi, Karamay is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Karamay Sunshine Water World, Yelin Peninsula and Kelamayi River.
