Flying from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Sanya and Urumqi are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are six Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 08:55 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 16:50 with China Southern Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SYX to URC flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Urumqi (and then discovering more of China!) is a cinch with China Southern. This popular airline has direct flights from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Southern.
The most punctual carrier operating SYX to URC flights is China Southern. Its services arrive as scheduled 66.14% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYX and URC:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chongqing Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport flight is 218 €. A return fare right now is 590 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SYX to URC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SYX to URC is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Handy information about Sanya Airport (SYX)
SYX's address is Fenghuang Rd.
Sanya Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SYX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Sanya to Sanya Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SYX:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
Consider booking a hotel close to URC if you're on a late Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
From Urumqi Airport, Urumqi is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Urumqi in March.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sanya Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYX to URC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi is an excellent introduction to China, there's so much more waiting in Shihezi. Located around 137 kilometres to the north-west, this must-see city has plenty to keep you busy, like Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
Journey 290 kilometres north-west from Urumqi and you'll be in Karamay, another favourite stop in China. Don't leave without exploring Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.
