Flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Nanjing and Urumqi are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Take your pick of 39 weekly Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest you can take. Shandong Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
Your NKG to URC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport available through various airlines, flying to Urumqi (and then other destinations in China) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Southern.
The most punctual carrier operating NKG to URC flights is China Eastern. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.63% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between NKG and URC include:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Xining Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
At the moment, $324 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,351. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NKG to URC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)
You'll find NKG at Yingbin Rd.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from NKG make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Nanking / Nanjing Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Nanjing. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near NKG:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
If you have a late Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near URC:
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The quietest month for a flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose 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 and 33ºC. Book your flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NKG to URC in January. Average temperatures are between -21ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi is a great introduction to China, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Shihezi. Around 137 kilometres to the north-west, this must-see city has a wealth of attractions, like Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
Your trip through China isn't complete without visiting Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.









