Cheapest Direct Flight
Shandong Airlines
18 Oct, Sun
Urumqi – Jinan
4h 5m
Non-stop
URC–TNA
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Quick Flight Summary from Urumqi to Jinan
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $421
- Direct flight duration 6 hour 15 min
- Direct airlines China Southern Airlines
- Arrival airports TNA
- Best days to book Sunday, Tuesday
- Average over the last 30 days $403
Cheapest flights from Urumqi to Jinan
Shandong Airlines
20 Oct, Tue
Urumqi – Jinan
4h 5m
Non-stop
URC–TNA
Shandong Airlines
26 Oct, Mon
Urumqi – Jinan
4h 10m
Non-stop
URC–TNA
Hainan Airlines
17 Sep, Thu
Urumqi – Jinan
4h 15m
Non-stop
URC–TNA
Shortest Flight
Shandong Airlines
24 Oct, Sat
Urumqi – Jinan
3h 55m
Non-stop
URC–TNA
Hainan Airlines
18 Sep, Fri
Urumqi – Jinan
4h 15m
Non-stop
URC–TNA
China Eastern Airlines
16 Sep, Wed
Urumqi – Jinan
14h 5m
1 stop
URC–TNA
Last update: 16 September 2026 10:17
Direct flights from Urumqi to Jinan
Estimated Prices for Urumqi to Jinan Flights
Cheapest Day17 September Thursday
Best Price
$414
Average Price
$823
$958
$414
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Transportation to Airport from Urumqi City Center
Urumqi Diwopu Intl. Airport
You can get to the airport by using the buses operating from the early hours in the morning till the late hours in the evening. Taxis and shuttle buses stand out as the fastest transportation options. You can easily find a taxi in the city center or use the shuttle buses that have stops at certain points of the city.
Taxi
Taxis which apply different day and night tariffs take you to go to the airport in about 20 minutes. If you need to go to the airport at late hours, you should reserve a taxi in advance because there is no other transportation at night.
Bus
Buses carry passengers to the airport by departing from the two terminals located in Urumqi. You can use the bus routes 21 and 57 for the travel lasting approximately 45 minutes. The buses operate between 7:30 am and 11:30 pm.
Shuttle Bus
If you choose to use the shuttle buses which operate less frequently than the buses but on the other hand offer a faster transportation to the airport, you can get on the buses from China Southern Hotel located in Hong Shan from 07:30 am to 11:30 pm.
Airport Information
At Urumqi Diwopu Airport, which has three terminal buildings, the services offered to passengers are generally found in terminal buildings 2 and 3. In these two-layered terminal buildings, there is a first aid room and a health center in order to respond to emergencies.
At the airport, which has also wheelchair service for providing convenience to the disabled, there are many services such as dressing rooms, large waiting halls, lost-and-found offices, check rooms and an area where you can send faxes or take printouts.
In addition to these services, passengers can taste the delicious foods in Tian Yuan Restaurant and Street Restaurant located in terminals 2 and 3. These restaurants offer delicacies from the rich world cuisine. The airport, which also hosts a hotel having 178 rooms and a restaurant, is built on a very large area.
Transportation to Jinan City Center from Airport
Jinan Yaoqiang Intl. Airport
For traveling to the city from Jinan Airport, which is located 33 km away from Jinan city center, you can benefit from the buses or airport express buses which depart at more frequent intervals. If you plan to stay for a long time in the city, you can rent a car or take advantage of taxis and transfer services. It takes maximum 1 hour to reach Jinan city center from the airport.
Airport Express Bus
You can see many bus stops outside the Jinan Airport terminal building. There are two different types of buses that go directly to Jinan city center from these stops: the first one is airport express buses and the other one is normal city buses. Airport express buses provide service within the body of Jinan Airport, offer service at more frequent intervals and sometimes at much more affordable prices. You need to use the Airport Express 1 in order to get to the Jinan Railway Station and bus station in the city center. The ticket price of this bus is around 20 Chinese Yuan. These buses, which wait for their passengers at the exit of the first floor of Jinan Airport arrival terminal, reach the city in about 1 hour. Airport Express 2 also provides direct transportation to Jinan Central Bus Station, and the ticket price is again 20 Yuan. Lastly, Airport Express 3 goes to Jinan Yuquan Simpson Hotel located in the center and operates between 6 am and 7 pm. The travel lasts 1 hour.
City Bus
If the stops or departure hours of airport express buses are not suitable for you, after going outside the airport, you need to go to the stops where city buses depart. The bus, which operates between Jinan Airport and Dongying, takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, and the ticket price is 100 Yuan. If you want to use the bus operating between Jinan Airport and Zibo, you are asked to pay 55 Yuan. Likewise, there are also city buses that travel directly to Tai An, the transportation duration is 1 hour 40 minutes, and ticket price is 70 Yuan.
Taxi
Undoubtedly, the only way to reach the city center from Jinan Airport within the shortest time is to use a taxi or Uber system. After you have landed at the airport, you can go to the area where the taxis depart and travel to your destination in a short time. The majority of these taxis use taximeter. For this reason, there is not usually any chance to bargain on the taxi fare. It is possible to reach Jinan city center from the airport by using a taxi in about 28-35 minutes, and you only need to pay 110-140 Chinese Yuan for this travel.
Car Rental
If you plan to stay in Jinan for a long time, renting a car is the best alternative for a comfortable travel during your visit. The traffic in the city is also not very heavy. There are the offices of some car rental companies at the airport terminal. If you prefer one of the local car rental companies rather than international companies, it will be more budget-friendly. It takes about 35 minutes to reach Jinan city center by the car that you will rent at the airport.
Jinan Weather
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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For Urumqi-Jinan flights, you can use Ürümqi Diwopu Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Jinan Yaoqiang Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Urumqi-Jinan and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Urumqi-Jinan and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Urumqi-Jinan is 2604 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 10 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Urumqi-Jinan flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Urumqi-Jinan flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Urumqi-Jinan flights is Friday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Urumqi-Jinan?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Urumqi-Jinan?
China Southern Airlines organizes direct flights between Urumqi-Jinan.
Urumqi-Jinan: which airline is better value on this route?
Urumqi-Jinan: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Sichuan Airlines starts from approximately $414.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 China Eastern Airlines | $559 | — |
 Sichuan Airlines | $414 | — |
 Shandong Airlines | $424 | Paid Change / Partial Refund |
Last update: 15.09.2026
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