Sanya (Tianya) to Ürümqi (SYX–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SYX–URC had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,180 miles in 6h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Sanya (Tianya)
| Metric | SYX→URC | HAK→URC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SYX | – | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 6h | 5h 40m |
Travel Essentials
SYX: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya), 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.
SYX–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYX to URC
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
SYX to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYX to URC is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,180 miles (3,507 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing Jiangbei and Shiyan Wudangshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haikou (Meilan) (HAK).