Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): what you need to know
Urumqi is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MEL to URC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and URC:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Right now, $457 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $875. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to URC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near URC:
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
The street address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Urumqi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Urumqi. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL 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
You've done Urumqi, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 137 kilometres north-west to Shihezi to tick off its must-visit sights. From 幸福路步行街 to Manasihe and 游憩广场, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in China, consider Karamay, about 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi. 铁马广场, Yelin Peninsula and 人民广场 are key reasons to visit.