Travelling from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Chongqing and Urumqi share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 60 Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, take the 07:40 West Air (China) flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:10 with China Southern Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CKG to URC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
There are direct flights from Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport, so getting to Urumqi (and then touring more of China!) is a breeze. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
China West Air is the most punctual carrier offering CKG to URC flights. An impressive 86.67% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CKG and URC include:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Xining Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
At the moment, 147 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 283 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CKG to URC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport.
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Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chongqing Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart CKG land on time.
To reach Chongqing Airport from central Chongqing, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CKG? If you've booked an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near URC instead:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
From Urumqi Airport, Urumqi is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Urumqi. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Chongqing Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CKG to URC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi is a great introduction to China, there's more adventure waiting for you in Shihezi. Located around 137 kilometres to the north-west, this popular city has loads of things to see and do, including Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
Time for another stop? Find your way to Karamay. It's roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi and is known for highlights including Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.