Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): what you need to know
The timezone in Urumqi is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Manchester.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MAN to URC flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and URC:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight is ج.م. 22,667. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 38,847. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAN to URC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that take off from Manchester Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near URC instead:
Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
From Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, Urumqi is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Urumqi. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Urumqi is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -21ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAN to URC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've visited Urumqi, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 137 kilometres north-west to Shihezi to check off its top sights. From 幸福路步行街 to Manasihe and 游憩广场, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of China, consider Karamay, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi. 铁马广场, Yelin Peninsula and 人民广场 are key reasons to visit.
