Flying from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Urumqi and Chengdu are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 104 Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your URC to TFU flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There are direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, so getting to Chengdu (and then touring more of China!) is simple. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Sichuan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Tianjin Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating URC to TFU flights, with 76.47% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight is 66 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 151 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from URC to TFU, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
66% of flights taking off from Urumqi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Urumqi Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Urumqi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near URC:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Book a hotel near TFU if you're taking a late Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Chengdu. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Urumqi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from URC to TFU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a visit to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
















