Flying from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Hangzhou and Urumqi share the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 54 Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HGH to URC flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. Travel nonstop to Urumqi with these popular carriers and experience this amazing part of China:
Most travellers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for HGH to URC flights is Tianjin Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HGH and URC:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Zhengzhou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
Currently, $433 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $897. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from HGH to URC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
You'll find HGH at 14th Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hangzhou Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Hangzhou Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hangzhou. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to HGH? If you're catching an early flight from Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
Book a hotel close to URC if you're catching a late Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Urumqi. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The quietest month for a flight from Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Urumqi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Hangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport for July if you want to go to Urumqi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HGH to URC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -21ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi is a great introduction to China, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Shihezi. About 137 kilometres to the north-west, this must-visit city loads of things to see and do, including Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
Next stop? Head for Karamay. It's about 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi and features highlights including Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.