How to find cheap flights to Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ)
At the moment, $436 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Turpan Jiaohe Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to TLQ for $928.
Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to TLQ. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares drop.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Turfan, where Turpan Jiaohe Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to discover an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Turfan by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Turfan, consider going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Turpan Jiaohe Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Turfan
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to TLQ that suits your budget and itinerary.
July is the most popular month for flights to TLQ. Travel then if you're eager to experience Turfan at its liveliest.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Turfan are often cheaper.
Check the weather before you travel. July brings the warmest days in Turfan, with averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -14ºC (7ºF) to 2ºC (36ºF).
January comes with a lower chance of grey skies. This is the driest month in Turfan.
If rain happens, it's usually short and won't affect your plans. You can look forward to plenty of sunshine and generally clear skies.
Flying to Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Turfan quickly. Book a direct flight to Turpan Jiaohe Airport with one of these top airlines:
Chengdu Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 76% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a great choice when reserving your TLQ plane ticket.
TLQ is located in the UTC+8 timezone.
Land, relax, and settle in quickly with a stay close to Turpan Jiaohe Airport. Kick back at Huoshanhong Hotel after your flight to TLQ. Or reserve a room at Chixia Homestay before heading for your next stop.
If you have a connection from Turpan Jiaohe Airport or flying home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 83% of all departures from TLQ arrive as planned.
Getting to central Turfan from Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ)
The distance from TLQ to central Turfan is about 1448 kilometres.
Planning to grab a ride-share or a cab to the centre? How long it'll take will depend on when your flight to TLQ lands. Research ahead of time for the best route and estimated travel times.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Turfan:
Turfan highlights
Jump off your flight to Turfan and make your way to these must-visit attractions:
Jiaohe Ancient Village: An ideal place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 1448 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
Grape Valley: Take on this landmark next. Around 1448 kilometres north-west of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Turfan experience.
How to get to Tuokexun from Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ)
TLQ serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Tuokexun, which is about 48 kilometres away. The easiest way to reach the centre will come down to when you're travelling, so check before you go.
Travelling from Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ) to Donggou
If Donggou is on your radar, it's around 64 kilometres from Turpan Jiaohe Airport.
Explore more of China
Feel like exploring more? Urumqi will add something special to your trip to China. It's around 153 kilometres north-west of Turfan and features Urumqi Botanical Garden, Hongshan Pagoda and Wuyi Starlight Night Market. The closest airport to this city is Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).
Another city in China that has plenty of appeal is Shihezi. From Turfan, it's roughly 290 kilometres north-west and offers top sights like Mong Kok Market and 西部民俗风情园. Work in a visit to 戈壁印象文化旅游园 too.
Or venture to Changji, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Turfan. Ruixiang Pedestrian Street, Haitang Shopping Plaza and 环宇时代广场 are just the start of reasons to go.