Flying from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to URC.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to URC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
MEL is around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to URC flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near URC and turn out the lights sooner:
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is around 16 kilometers from the center of Urumqi. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is AED 1,511. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,275. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to URC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). October is when most people visit Urumqi. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in November.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Melbourne to URC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Urumqi
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Urumqi:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Hongshan Pagoda, Urumqi Botanical Garden and Wuyi Starlight Night Market are attractions you won't want to skip in Urumqi.
Explore more of China
Urumqi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometers west of Urumqi, a trip to Shihezi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Shiji Park, Ai'qing Poetry Archive and Wang Zhen Statue.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in China, head for Karamay, roughly 274 kilometers northwest of Urumqi. Karamay Sunshine Water World, Yelin Peninsula and Kelamayi River are highlights.
