Traveling from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Beijing and Urumqi follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
There are 85 Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport flights each week.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PKX to URC flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are plenty of direct flights from Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport, so getting to Urumqi (and then touring more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is China Southern.
The most punctual carrier that operates PKX to URC flights is China Eastern. Its services arrive without delay 73.24% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PKX and URC include:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Xining Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport flight is $154. A return ticket is currently $302. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PKX to URC if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport.
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Handy information about Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Beijing Daxing Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from PKX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Beijing Daxing Airport from central Beijing, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PKX:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
Book a hotel close to URC if you're catching a late Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
From Urumqi Airport, Urumqi is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the center.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Urumqi. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Beijing Daxing Airport to Urumqi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PKX to URC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Urumqi is just scratching the surface of what China offers. Continue your travels in Shihezi, which is around 137 kilometers away to the north-west. From Manasihe to Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft, there's plenty to see and do in this exciting city.
Where to next? Journey to Karamay. It's roughly 290 kilometers north-west of Urumqi and is home to highlights including Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.