Flying from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi. The city's timezone is UTC+8 — the same as Taipei.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Taipei to URC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Taipei to URC flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 92% of them touching down as planned.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near URC:
URC is located at 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 about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is ₹ 18,283. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 42,310. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Taipei to URC, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Urumqi. February is when most people book flights from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Taipei to URC plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between -21ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Urumqi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Urumqi right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Urumqi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Hongshan Pagoda followed by Urumqi Botanical Garden and Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi will give you a great introduction to China, there's more adventure waiting for you in Shihezi. Located about 121 kilometres to the west, this fascinating place has countless things to see and do, including Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in China, head for Karamay, roughly 274 kilometres northwest of Urumqi. Karamay Sunshine Water World, Heiyou Mountain and Friendship Exhibition are key reasons to visit.
