Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): what you need to know
Urumqi is two hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ADL to URC flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight is RM1,297. A return fare right now is RM3,535. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ADL to URC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.
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Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
When it comes to Adelaide Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.6% of flights complete their journey on time.
Adelaide Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
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Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport to central Urumqi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Urumqi. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport for July if you want to go to Urumqi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADL to URC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Urumqi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres north-west of Urumqi, a visit to Shihezi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like 幸福路步行街, Manasihe and 游憩广场.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi, Karamay is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 铁马广场, Yelin Peninsula and 人民广场.