Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Urumqi's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guangzhou.
Flights from CAN to URC start from 06:40 — the earliest with Hainan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:15 with China Southern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 90 weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to URC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. When you're ready to start your Urumqi vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of China:
Most passengers choose to fly with Air China on this route.
With a reliable 84.85% of services landing on schedule, Air China is the most punctual carrier operating CAN to URC flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CAN and URC include:
Tianfu International Airport
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Xianyang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight is $198. A round-trip fare is currently $341. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAN to URC, book your trip six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAN to URC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport reach their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of CAN.
To reach Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Book a hotel near URC if you're catching a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to central Urumqi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
When to fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Urumqi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport for July if you want to go to Urumqi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAN to URC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Urumqi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometers north-west of Urumqi, a visit to Shihezi will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like 幸福路步行街, Manasihe and 游憩广场.
Karamay is another sought-after destination in China and is around 290 kilometers north-west of Urumqi. No journey is complete without experiencing 铁马广场, Yelin Peninsula and 人民广场.