Travelling from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The timezone in Urumqi is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to URC.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to URC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and URC are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your London to URC flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near URC instead:
The street address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
R 3,953 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. A return flight starts at R 10,738. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to URC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Plan your visit to Urumqi in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a London to URC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Urumqi to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in January when temperatures are between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Urumqi
Start your Urumqi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Urumqi won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Urumqi Botanical Garden, Hongshan Pagoda and Wuyi Starlight Night Market.
Explore more of China
You've visited Urumqi, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 121 kilometres west to Shihezi to check off its leading attractions. From 西部民俗风情园 to 戈壁印象文化旅游园 and 景观河, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Urumqi, Karamay is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Karamay Sunshine Water World, Yelin Peninsula and Kelamayi River.