Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport-URC Airport
An international airport serving the capital of Xinjian Uygur Autonomous Region is the Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport. The airport is located in Diwopu Township and is 16 kilometers from downtown Ürümqi. The airport is a focus city for Hainan Airlines and the hub for China Southern Airlines. As of 2018, the airport has handled 23,027,788 passengers. This statistic makes URC Airport the 19th busiest in the country of China according to passenger traffic alone.
Best Time to Visit
The international airport was opened to foreign passengers in the year 1973. It is one of two airports in Xinjiang that caters to international flights. All in all, the airport covers 484 hectares of land and has three terminals, with the fourth terminal currently being under construction. Of all the terminals, terminal 3 is the newest and is famous for its “eagle’s wings” rooftop design. It is also exclusively used for international flights mainly by China Southern Airlines. Terminal 2 is used for domestic flights whereas Terminal 1 is used for local and provincial low-cost carriers. Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is the airport of choice for travelers other than from Ürümqi, namely Ergong and Miquan.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several airport hotels that are less than 20 minutes away. Airport Hotel is a 3-star hotel that is only a 19-minute drive away. For travelers wanting luxury and comfort, located less than 7 miles away or a short 30-minute drive, are the 4-star Universal Hotel Urumqi and the Hilton Urumqi.
On this page it is easy to search for Urumqi, China airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Urumqi, China (URC-Diwopu Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the URC airport.
Most of these URC
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Urumqi, China
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the URC airport are Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, Hongshan Park, and Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar.
Map of Urumqi, China Hotels
View all Urumqi, China (URC-Diwopu Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Urumqi, China (URC-Diwopu Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Urumqi, China (URC-Diwopu Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Urumqi, China (URC-Diwopu Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:31 PM.
The temperature feels like 63.75 with a humidity level of 46 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 62 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 5, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:43 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/29
Broken clouds
64°F
High: 75°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/30
Light shower rain
63°F
High: 68°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 70%
Friday
5/31
Broken clouds
68°F
High: 75°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
6/1
Broken clouds
72°F
High: 80°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
6/2
Broken clouds
73°F
High: 81°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
6/3
Broken clouds
68°F
High: 73°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Urumqi, China URC airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free URC airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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