Ürümqi to Taiyuan (URC–TYN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–TYN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 1,376 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 14 | 320 | 3h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 14 | 738 | 3h15-3h25 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 3 | 73H | 3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · TYN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Taiyuan.
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–TYN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to TYN
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to TYN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to TYN ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,376 miles (2,214 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LHW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.