Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
Guangzhou and Urumqi are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CAN to URC start from 06:10 — the first with 9 Air Co. The last service of the day is at 19:15 with China Southern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 66 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your CAN to URC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. Fly nonstop to Urumqi with one of these carriers and get to know this amazing part of China:
China Southern tops the list for bookings on this route.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CAN to URC flights, with 76.67% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAN and URC include:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chongqing Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
172 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. A return flight starts from 391 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from CAN to URC, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CAN to URC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred 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 Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
85% of flights leaving Guangzhou Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from CAN.
To get to Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
Consider booking a hotel close to URC if you're on a late Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
The street address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Urumqi. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Urumqi in March.
When reserving your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAN to URC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Urumqi is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what China has to offer. Continue your journey in 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 no shortage of things to do in this must-visit city.
Your trip through China wouldn't be complete without visiting Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.