Flying from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Changsha Airport (CSX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport.
Changsha's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Urumqi.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 61 weekly Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your URC to CSX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport, so getting to Changsha (and then exploring more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is China Southern.
Xiamen Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering URC to CSX flights. An impressive 87.04% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Changsha Airport (CSX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport flight is 129 €. A return ticket is currently 365 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from URC to CSX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Of the flights that depart from Urumqi Airport, 66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Urumqi to Urumqi Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near URC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Changsha Airport (CSX)
Consider staying in a hotel near CSX if you have a late Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Changsha Airport rental car and explore parts of Changsha that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Changsha Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Changsha Airport (CSX) to central Changsha
The address for CSX is Changsha Ave.
From Changsha Airport, Changsha is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Changsha Airport (CSX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Changsha in March.
The warmest month in Changsha is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Urumqi Airport to Changsha Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from URC to CSX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Changsha is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-east of Changsha, a visit to Wuhan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, consider Nanchang, roughly 290 kilometres east of Changsha. Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and Nanchang Bridge are key reasons to visit.