Tumxuk to Ürümqi (TWC–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TWC–URC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and 9 Air lead the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| AQ 9 Air | 5 | 7M8 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Tumxuk
| Metric | TWC→URC | AKU→URC | QSZ→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TWC | – | 110 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 82 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 15m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
TWC: +06 · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Tumxuk, it's 6:00 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.
TWC–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TWC to URC
Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport (TWC) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and 9 Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TWC to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TWC to URC ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via AKU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aksu (Onsu) (AKU), Shache (QSZ) and Kashgar (KHG).