Flying from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Urumqi and Lanzhou are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 71 Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your URC to LHW flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There are plenty of direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to choose from. When planning your Lanzhou trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
With 66.67% of services landing on schedule, Lucky Air is the most punctual carrier offering URC to LHW flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
At the moment, R 821 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,899. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from URC to LHW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
The address for URC is Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Of all flights leaving Urumqi Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
Central Urumqi to Urumqi Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to URC:
Arriving at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHW instead:
Getting from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to central Lanzhou
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is approximately 72 kilometres from central Lanzhou. The drive time takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
June is the busiest month for flights from Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lanzhou in March.
The warmest month in Lanzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Urumqi Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from URC to LHW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -14ºC (7ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Lanzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 241 kilometres south-east to Tianshui to check off its top attractions. From Qimulin Mountain to Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Xianyang is another well-known destination in China and is around 483 kilometres east of Lanzhou. No trip is complete without seeing Tomb of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty, Yi Mausoleum of Emperor Ai of Han Dynasty and Ping Mausoleum.
