Ürümqi to Xianyang (Weicheng) (URC–XIY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–XIY is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 1h25-3h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 21 | 321, 32N, 738 | 1h25-3h15 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation | 19 | 320 | 1h20-3h45 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 3h20-3h35 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| BK Potomac Air | 7 | 73W | 1h07 | – | – | – |
| RY Jiangxi Air Also: MF | 7 | 738 | 3h25 | – | – | MF |
| 9H Air Changan | 4 | 738 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xianyang (Weicheng) from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→XIY | KRL→XIY |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 156 | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 7m | 0h 59m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · XIY: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng).
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 14 from T5 to Xi'an North (high-speed rail) takes 30–35 minutes (¥6). From Xi'an North, HSR connects to Beijing (4.5–6h), Chengdu (3.5–4h), and other cities. City centre metro connections require a transfer at Xi'an North or Xi'an station. Airport buses to Bell Tower/city centre cost ¥30 and take 50–70 minutes.Taxis from XIY are metered; the city centre costs ¥80–120. DiDi ride-hail is the standard option and often slightly cheaper. T3 (older terminal) and T5 (newer, international) are separate buildings; confirm your terminal to avoid arriving at the wrong one. T5 is the dominant terminal for most flights.
Semi-arid continental climate in the Wei River valley. Winters are cold (−5 to 5°C, November–February) with frequent fog in the valley. Xi'an is prone to persistent winter fog that reduces visibility for days at a time, causing delays and diversions. Dust and haze are common in spring (March–May) as sandstorms from the northwest reduce air quality and visibility.
Summers are hot (30–38°C, June–August) with occasional thunderstorms. Autumn (September–October) is the clearest season with moderate temperatures (10–22°C). Air pollution combined with weather inversions creates the worst visibility conditions in winter. Winter connections should account for this.
URC–XIY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Urumqi to Xi'an: China's East-West Domestic Corridor
URC-XIY connects Xinjiang's capital at the far western edge of China to the ancient Silk Road terminus in Shaanxi province. The 2,380 km sector takes 3.5 to nearly 4 hours by air. China Southern leads with 3 to 5 daily nonstops. Urumqi Air, Hainan Airlines, and Tianjin Airlines provide additional departures. This is one of the longer domestic routes in China, crossing the Taklamakan Desert and the Hexi Corridor. The passenger mix includes government and military personnel, energy sector workers rotating between Xinjiang's oil fields and central China, and domestic tourists visiting Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors.
Hub Roles and Connectivity
Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) has expanded rapidly as a central China hub. China Eastern and Hainan Airlines both build connecting banks through XIY. For passengers arriving from Urumqi, Xi'an offers connections south to Chengdu, Chongqing, and Kunming, or east to Shanghai and the coastal cities. Urumqi Diwopu (URC) is a gateway hub for flights into Central Asia, with China Southern connecting to Almaty, Bishkek, and Islamabad. The route effectively bridges China's western frontier with its interior. URC opened a new Terminal 4 in 2025, significantly expanding capacity for the Xinjiang capital.