Travelling from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
The timezone in Urumqi is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Bangkok to URC.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to URC departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Check out these connections between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and URC:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO)
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to URC flight:
60% of flights departing Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Book a hotel close to URC if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
Central Urumqi is around 16 kilometres from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
At the moment, RM772 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,436. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to URC, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). February is the peak month for travel to Urumqi. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
When booking your Bangkok to URC plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Urumqi
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Urumqi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Hongshan Pagoda, Urumqi Botanical Garden and Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Urumqi itinerary.
Explore more of China
Experience the best of Urumqi, then set your sights on other exciting places in China. Travel west to Shihezi, about 121 kilometres away. Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft offer a great introduction to the city.
Karamay is another well-known destination in China and is around 274 kilometres northwest of Urumqi. No journey is complete without dropping by Karamay Sunshine Water World, Heiyou Mountain and Friendship Exhibition.