Flying from Zhengzhou Airport (CGO) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Zhengzhou and Urumqi follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
There are 96 Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flights each week to choose from.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CGO to URC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. Fly nonstop to Urumqi with these popular carriers and get to know this exciting part of China:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Southern.
Shandong Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CGO to URC flights, with 77.08% of its services landing on time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGO and URC:
Hohhot Airport
Yinchuan Airport
Xining Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zhengzhou Airport (CGO) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
Currently, 163 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 331 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CGO to URC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Zhengzhou Airport (CGO)
You'll find CGO at Ping'an Rd.
Zhengzhou Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CGO land on schedule 83% of the time.
Central Zhengzhou to Zhengzhou Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CGO? If you've booked an early flight from Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
If you're landing on a late Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near URC:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Airport to central Urumqi has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Urumqi. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Zhengzhou Airport to Urumqi Airport for July if you want to go to Urumqi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGO to URC in January. Temperatures average between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Get to know Urumqi, then set off to uncover other awesome corners of China. Head north-west to Shihezi, around 137 kilometres away. Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft are great places to begin your adventure here.
Head 290 kilometres north-west from Urumqi to visit Karamay, another favourite among visitors to China. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.