Urumqi Airport Informational Guide to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) - Non Official

Urumqi Airport Taxi

From Urumqi Airport you can easily get to downtown by taxi, since it is located 16 kilometres northwest, which means a transferring time of 35 minutes.

Generally speaking, it is safe taking a taxi at Urumqi Airport, even for lone female travellers.

As a general advice, please ask for the receipt to the driver prior to get off the car. Also, before departing, make sure the driver has turned on the meter. We cannot assure you that taxi drivers speak or at least understand English, so make sure to have your destination written down in Chinese.

Also, be especially careful with the so-called black taxis, which are illegal. Do not board them, since you can be victim of a scam. If you choose to board them instead, you’ll have to negotiate fares (make sure they not exceed CNY 20.00 for rides through the city).

Location

Taxi ranks can be found immediately outside Terminal 2 (Arrivals, exit 2) and Terminal 3 (Arrivals, exit 2).

taxi Companies

If you wish to book a taxi by phone, just call +86 0991 6887081.

Fares

The estimated fare to Urumqi city centre is around CNY 30.00 and 40.00.

As advised, make sure that the taximeter is set on. Instead, you’ll have to negotiate fares with the driver.