Travelling from Tashkent Airport (TAS) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Urumqi's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Urumqi three hours ahead of Tashkent.
Pack your bags and choose from 11 weekly Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TAS to URC 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.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport, so jetting to Urumqi (and then exploring more of China!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Uzbekistan Airways on this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating TAS to URC flights, with 75.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tashkent Airport (TAS) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport flight is £118. A round-trip fare is currently £197. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from TAS to URC.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from TAS to URC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Handy information about Tashkent Airport (TAS)
79% of flights leaving from Tashkent Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Tashkent Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Tashkent. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to TAS:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near URC instead:
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The quietest month for a flight from Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Urumqi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Tashkent Airport to Urumqi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TAS to URC in January. Temperatures average between -21ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of China
See the best of Urumqi, then visit other fascinating corners of China. Head north-west to Shihezi, around 137 kms (85 miles) away. Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft should be on your itinerary here.
Next stop? Journey to Karamay. It's about 290 kms (180 miles) north-west of Urumqi and is home to highlights including Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.