Ürümqi to Dunhuang (URC–DNH) — 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.
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.
URC–DNH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Grant Aviation and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 457 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Grant Aviation | 4 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dunhuang from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→DNH | TLQ→DNH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · DNH: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Dunhuang.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–DNH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to DNH
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation and Hainan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to DNH is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (735 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hami, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ).