Travelling from Shenyang Airport (SHE) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Urumqi's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shenyang.
Each week, there are 11 Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 15:25 China Southern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:20 with China Southern Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SHE to URC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
China Southern is your gateway to exploring Urumqi (and maybe even some other great corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is China Southern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating SHE to URC flights. A reliable 82.86% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SHE and URC:
Taiyuan Airport
Hohhot Airport
Yinchuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenyang Airport (SHE) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
$313 is the best price for a one-way Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. A return flight starts at $672. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SHE to URC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Shenyang Airport (SHE)
SHE's address is 2 Baishan East Rd.
Shenyang Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SHE arrive at their destination as scheduled 87% of the time.
Central Shenyang to Shenyang Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SHE:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
Book a hotel close to URC if you're catching a late Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Airport to central Urumqi has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Urumqi in March.
When booking your flight from Shenyang Airport to Urumqi Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHE to URC in January. Temperatures average between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi will give you a great introduction to China, more adventures await you in Shihezi. About 137 kilometres to the north-west, this exciting city has countless things to see and do, including Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
Journey 290 kilometres north-west from Urumqi to reach Karamay, another notable stop in China. Don't leave without exploring Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.