By Air

Urumqi Diwopu (Diwobao) International Airport
Airport Code: URC
Location: lying in Diwopu, about 16 kilometers northwest of the downtown area of Urumqi City.

Brief Intro: Urumqi International Airport is one of the most important airports in western China. It is a passageway connecting China and Middle Asia, West Asia, Europe and Africa. If given a bird's eye view of the entire construction, it resembles an elegant flying swan. There are altogether 11 parking aprons, covering an area of 45,651 square meters (about 11.3 acres), which can admit the landing of more than 30 aircrafts at the same time. Every week, over 700 flights leave here for 53 destination cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Harbin, Guangzhou and Qingdao, etc. as well as 14 international destinations including Tashlkent, Novosibirsk, Moscow, Islamabad, Almaty and Bishkek.

The Urumqi Airport includes two terminal buildings—T2 and T3. Terminal 3 was newly opened in 2009, operating all of the international flights from and to Urumqi. From March 2010, the domestic flights of the Southern Airlines were moved into T3 as well.

Except of Southern Airlines, the domestic flights operated by other airline companies are set in Terminal 2. This terminal consists of a National Waiting Hall and two VIP Lounges. Restaurants, shops, broadcast center and information counters within the airport offer you many conveniences.

Facilities
Shopping area and restaurants: Stores, restaurants and cafes can be found in restricted and commercial areas of the Waiting Building.
Business center: Situated beside the escalator in the Arrivals Hall on 1 F, the business center can provide (you) copy, mimeograph and fax service.

Service
Now Urumqi International Airport has been approved to conduct port visa business. This means that foreigners who urgently require coming to Xinjiang can obtain their visas at Urumqi International Airport. They must satisfy the requirements to enter China, along with an invitation letter to come to China and related materials. If they hold this kind of visa, they can also leave the country through any port of entry within China's borders.

Airport Inquiring: (0991) 3801453 3802695
Hongshan (Red Hill) Ticket Office: No.62, Youhao Nan Lu
Beimen Ticket Office: No.2, Xinmin Lu

Airport Transportation
The airport shuttle bus special line is convenient for traveling between the airport and the downtown area. Tourists can buy the ticket in the hall of Kempinski Hotel in Urumqi. The shuttle bus departure station in the city is Kempinski Hotel. It takes only about half an hour from Kempinski Hotel directly to the airport; the ticket price of a single trip is CNY10 per person. The returning trip from the airport to the downtown passing Xinjiang Medical College, Red Hill, Xinjiang Restaurant and the terminal station is Xinjiang Railway Station.

The working time of the shuttle bus in summer is between 06:30 and 08:00 departing from Kempinski Hotel once every half hour and between 08:00 and 23:00 departing hourly on the hour. In winter the time schedule is between 07:30 and 09:00 departing from Kempinski Hotel once every half hour and between 09:00 and 22:00 departing hourly on the hour. Also public bus No.51, No.27 (CNY1 per person) can take passengers from the airport to the downtown area.

By Train

Urumqi is linked by rail to six major Chinese cities, including Xian, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Zhengzhou and Lanzhou. Due to the great distances, we strongly advise you to take hard or soft sleeper berth. Train services also connect Urumqi with other main cities in Xinjiang, such as Korla, Aksu, Kuitun, and Liuyuan. An international railway line from Urumqi to Almaty, Kazakhstan is available. The train station is in the southwest part of the city. It will cost you CNY10 to take a taxi from the city center to the station. Public Bus No.2, 8, 10, 16, 20, 36, 44, 50 and 58 can take passengers to the railway station. There are ticket offices situate in Huanghe Lu and No.3 in Jianshe Lu. Remember to buy tickets at least three days in advance.

By Long-distance Bus

Long-distance buses go to most cities in Xinjiang every day. There are also special tourist lines to Heavenly Lake (120 kilometers), Southern Pastures (75kilometers), Turpan (200kilometers), Shihezi (150kilometers), etc.

Northern Suburb Passenger Transport Station
Address: No.8, Dong Bajiahu Lu
Route: for places in northern and eastern Xinjiang Province
Major Destinations: Ili, Burqin, Karamay, Hami (Kumul)

Southern Suburb Passenger Transport Station
Address: No.1, Yan'erwo Lu, Santunbei
Route: for destinations in southern Xinjiang Province
Major Destinations: Aksum Kashgar, Turpan, Kumul, Korla

Nianzigou Passenger Transport Station
Address: Heilongjiang Lu
Route: mainly to places in southern and northern Xinjiang Province
Major Destinations: Ili, Burqin, Karamay, Hami (Kumul)