Tianjin to Ürümqi (TSN–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TSN–URC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Grant Aviation, Air China and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,571 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Grant Aviation | 14 | 320 | 3h55-4h15 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 4h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 4h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 4h35 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 4h40 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Tianjin
| Metric | TSN→URC | PKX→URC | PEK→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TSN | – | 56 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 69 | 184 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 4h 20m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
TSN: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Tianjin, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Metro Line 2 connects Tianjin Railway Station to TSN in about 45 minutes (¥7), running from 06:00 to 23:00. The airport station is directly within the terminal complex.Taxis from central Tianjin cost ¥40–70 and take 30–45 minutes. DiDi is available at ¥35–60. High-speed rail connects Beijing South to Tianjin in 30 minutes (¥54.50); from there, Metro Line 2 to the airport is a further 45 minutes, making this a viable same-day option from Beijing for transit passengers.
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.
TSN–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TSN to URC
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation, Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TSN to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TSN to URC ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,571 miles (2,528 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Beijing (PEK) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).