Xinjiang's Urumqi Tianshan International Airport smashed records last year with 1.1 million passengers and 14,000 international flights – cementing its role as a key Belt and Road hub! 🌏✈️
Sky-High Stats
2025 saw:
- 🚀 62% surge in international travelers
- 📈 82% jump in flight inspections
- 🌐 3 new global routes added
Central Asia Connection
With 42% of flights serving Central Asian nations like Kazakhstan, Urumqi has become the ultimate air bridge between China and its neighbors. The airport now links 25 cities across 17 countries and regions.
Traveler Testimonials
Wuhan student Mamadova Rusanna praised the airport's staff: "They made my transit smooth and stress-free!" ✨ Chinese tourist Liu Ruixue added: "It's never been easier to explore the world from here."
What's Next?
With expanded visa-free policies and new routes, Urumqi is poised to boost cultural exchanges and turbocharge regional trade. As Deputy Inspector Peng Hongyi notes: "We're not just moving people – we're connecting dreams."
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Urumqi Tianshan Airport serves over 1.1 mln passengers in 2025
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