Flying from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Tashkent Airport (TAS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Tashkent is three hours behind Urumqi and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Every week, there are 11 Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your URC to TAS flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Uzbekistan Airways.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that offers URC to TAS flights. A reliable 82.86% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Tashkent Airport (TAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport flight is R 2,486. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 4,799. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from URC to TAS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Of all flights departing from Urumqi Airport, 66% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Urumqi Airport from central Urumqi, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to URC? If you're boarding an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tashkent Airport (TAS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TAS instead:
Grab a Tashkent Airport rental car and discover Tashkent and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tashkent Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Tashkent Airport (TAS) to central Tashkent
Tashkent Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Tashkent. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Tashkent Airport (TAS)
The quietest month for a flight from Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Tashkent based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Urumqi Airport to Tashkent Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tashkent, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from URC to TAS in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Uzbekistan waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres east of Tashkent, a trip to Namangan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Masjid, Afsonalar vodiysi and Yusufxon ogli Qosimxon jome masjidi.
Samarkand is another well-known destination in Uzbekistan and is around 274 kilometres south-west of Tashkent. No trip is complete without experiencing Registan Square, SAMARKAND REGiSTON and Ulugh Beg Madrasa.