Travelling from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
Qingdao and Urumqi are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Pack your bags and choose from 21 weekly Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your TAO to URC flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Shandong Airlines is your ticket to exploring Urumqi (and maybe even some other exciting corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport offered by this popular airline.
Shandong Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for TAO to URC flights is Shandong Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport flight is $649. A return ticket right now is $903. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TAO to URC if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from TAO to URC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)
The address for TAO is No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from TAO land on schedule 87% of the time.
Central Qingdao to Qingdao Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near TAO? If you've booked an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near URC instead:
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Urumqi in March.
When booking your flight from Qingdao Airport to Urumqi Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TAO to URC in January. Temperatures average between -21ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of China
Urumqi is just a glimpse of what China has to offer. Extend your trip to Shihezi, which is about 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 discover in this popular city.
Any journey through China wouldn't be complete without visiting Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are highlights in this destination, which is around 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.