Flying from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Xi An's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Urumqi.
Each week, there are 108 Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your URC to XIY flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
There are direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport, so getting to Xi An (and then touring more of China!) is a cinch. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates URC to XIY flights is Sichuan Airlines. Its services land as planned 71.92% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
At the moment, 56 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 113 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from URC to XIY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Of all flights leaving Urumqi Airport, 66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Urumqi Airport from central Urumqi, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to URC:
Arriving at Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near XIY instead:
Go beyond Xi An and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Xi An Xianyang Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Xi An Xianyang Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
You'll find XIY at Airport Ave.
Xi An Xianyang Airport to central Xi An has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Xi An in March.
Lock in your flight from Urumqi Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport for July if you want to visit Xi An during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from URC to XIY around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Xi An has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres south-west of Xi An, a trip to Nanchong will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Around 434 kilometres east of Xi An, Zhengzhou is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Foguang Temple, Runis of Shang Dynasty and Zhengzhou Zoo - Animal Kingdom.