Travelling from Tianjin Airport (TSN) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Tianjin and Urumqi are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 28 Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport flights.
Your TSN to URC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
There are direct flights from Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport, so getting to Urumqi (and then exploring more of China!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
China Southern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that offers TSN to URC flights, with 78.02% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tianjin Airport (TSN) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
$589 is the best price for a one-way Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. A return flight starts from $402. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from TSN to URC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tianjin Airport (TSN)
TSN is located at Airport Jinchang Rd.
Tianjin Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 88% of flights that depart TSN land on time.
Tianjin Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Tianjin. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near TSN:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near URC instead:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
The address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Airport to the centre of Urumqi has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The quietest month for a flight from Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Urumqi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Tianjin Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TSN to URC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Urumqi is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what China has to offer. Extend your trip to Shihezi, which is around 137 kilometres away to the north-west. From Manasihe to Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft, there's plenty to see and do in this must-visit city.
Any journey through China wouldn't feel complete without exploring Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.
