Flying from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Urumqi and Beijing are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 80 Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights.
Your URC to PEK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, so jetting to Beijing (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air China.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates URC to PEK flights, with 71.9% of its services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
£97 is the best price for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. A return flight starts from £201. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from URC to PEK if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Urumqi Airport, 66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Urumqi Airport from central Urumqi, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to URC? If you're boarding an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you have a late Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Travel where the road takes you with a Beijing Capital Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Beijing and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport a few weeks before your departure date to lock in the best possible deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
From Beijing Capital Airport, Beijing is approximately 27 kms (17 miles) away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Beijing. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Urumqi Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from URC to PEK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another favourite destination in China and is around 418 kms (260 miles) south of Beijing. No journey is complete without seeing Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.