Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Urumqi's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Urumqi three hours ahead of Astana.
Take your pick of five weekly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flights. The 01:10 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available. China Southern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
Give yourself enough time to make your NQZ to URC flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Urumqi (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze with China Southern Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Southern Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight is R 1,355. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,021. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from NQZ to URC by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
To get to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport from central Astana, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NQZ? If you're catching an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Consider staying in a hotel near URC if you're catching a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
From Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, Urumqi is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Urumqi in February.
When booking your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NQZ to URC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shihezi is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Urumqi. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include 幸福路步行街, Manasihe and 游憩广场.
Karamay is another sought-after destination in China and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi. No trip is complete without dropping by 铁马广场, Yelin Peninsula and 人民广场.
