Urumqi Air — flights, check-in & baggage guide

Urumqi Air (IATA code UQ) is a low-cost carrier from Mainland China operating out of Urumqi Diwopu.

Founded in 2014 and part of 海航航空集团.

From its Urumqi Diwopu base it flies point-to-point on high-traffic domestic trunks and nearby leisure routes, driven by promo pricing.

As a low-cost carrier, base fares usually exclude checked baggage and seat selection — check what your fare includes, and buy baggage online in advance to save.

Since its founding in 2014, Urumqi Air has grown into a distinctive brand in the Mainland China market with the backing of 海航航空集团.

From its Urumqi Diwopu base it flies point-to-point on high-traffic domestic trunks and nearby leisure routes, driven by promo pricing. Departing from Urumqi Diwopu gets you the best frequencies, timings and irregular-ops backup; from non-base cities expect more one-stops, so watch total journey time when booking.

Booking tips: always compare the total — base fare plus bags plus seats. Baggage is cheapest bought online in advance and several times dearer at the airport; promo fares carry strict change limits, so avoid flash deals when dates are soft. Check in online where possible — some LCCs charge for counter check-in.