Yinchuan to Ürümqi (INC–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
INC–URC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Loong Air, Sichuan Airlines and Okay Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,055 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJ Loong Air | 21 | 320 | 4h43 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 14 | 320, 738 | 3h05-3h15 | – | – | – |
| BK Okay Airways | 7 | 73W | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 738 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| GS Tianjin Airlines | 4 | 320 | 4h58 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Yinchuan
| Metric | INC→URC | ZHY→URC | UYN→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from INC | – | 85 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 53 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 3h 5m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
INC: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Yinchuan, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Airport shuttle buses depart from outside arrivals to the city centre for CNY 20–30 and take 30–40 minutes. Taxis and DiDi queue outside the terminal; fares to downtown are CNY 40–70. The terminal has a taxi dispatch system; queue at the designated stand rather than accepting offers from touts.Ürümqi is a domestic hub for flights across Xinjiang; connections to Kashgar (KHG), Hotan (HTN), and other regional cities are frequent. Rental cars are available, but international driving permits may be required; verify current regulations before booking.
Semi-arid continental climate with extreme seasonal variation. Winters (November–March) are severe and prolonged at −15 to −5°C with heavy snowfall, ice, and persistent cold that regularly causes de-icing delays and ground stops. Ürümqi is one of the most continentally extreme climates of any major airport in the world.
Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 28–36°C with low humidity and excellent visibility. Spring sandstorms can reduce airport visibility significantly. Autumn is brief. Pack serious cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
INC–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from INC to URC
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Okay Airways, Loong Air, Tianjin Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
INC to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from INC to URC ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,055 miles (1,697 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhongwei (Shapotou) (ZHY), Yulin (UYN) and Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN).