Travelling from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Urumqi's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Urumqi four hours ahead of Tbilisi.
Choose from six weekly Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. The 22:40 departure with Air China is the earliest flight you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 23:50.
Leave plenty of time to catch your TBS to URC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
China Southern has direct flights from Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Urumqi — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is China Southern.
With a reliable 89.47% of services arriving on schedule, Air China is the most punctual carrier for TBS to URC flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
$352 is the best price for a one-way Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. A return flight starts at $573. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from TBS to URC by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
When it comes to Tbilisi Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Tbilisi to Tbilisi Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to TBS:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near URC instead:
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
The quietest month for a flight from Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Urumqi based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Tbilisi Airport to Urumqi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TBS to URC in January. Temperatures average between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi is an excellent introduction to China, there's more adventure waiting for 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.
Your trip through China wouldn't be complete without visiting Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.