Ürümqi to Tianjin (URC–TSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–TSN is served by 6 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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Grant Aviation | 14 | 320 | 3h30-3h55 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 7 | 738 | 4h | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 7M8 | 4h | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 4h | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 3h50 | – | – | 3U |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 4 | 738 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · TSN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Tianjin.
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.
Metro Line 2 to Tianjin Railway Station costs ¥7 and takes 45 minutes. Trains run until 23:00.Taxis from the airport rank to downtown: ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi: ¥35–60. Airport shuttle buses serve Tianjin Railway Station and key hotels for ¥20. TSN is often used by Beijing travelers; connections to Beijing South via Tianjin high-speed rail are straightforward. Rental cars are available in arrivals.
Semi-arid continental climate on the Bohai coast. Winters (December–February) are cold (−8–3°C) with some snow and wind-driven cold. De-icing requirements are moderate. The main winter disruption risk is blowing snow and fog reducing visibility on the coast.
Summers (June–August) are hot and humid at 30–35°C. July is the wettest month with heavy rain from remnant Pacific weather systems. Spring brings sandstorm risk (March–April) from northern deserts. Yellow dust reduces visibility and occasionally grounds flights. The clearest and most stable weather is September through October.
URC–TSN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to TSN
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air and Urumqi Air. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to TSN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to TSN is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,571 miles (2,528 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yinchuan Hedong, Xining Caojiabao and Ordos Ejin Horo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.