Ürümqi to Taiyuan (URC–TYN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
URC–TYN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,376 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 333 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 3 | 320 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 3 | 738 | 3h30 | – | – | CA, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taiyuan from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→TYN | KRL→TYN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 50m |
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 Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Grant Aviation and Shandong Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
URC to TYN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to TYN is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,376 miles (2,214 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shijiazhuang Zhengding, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).