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£349+ Cheap flights to Ürümqi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— URC
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Ürümqi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Ürümqi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Ürümqi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Sun 24/522:05
LHR
-
URC
1 stop35h 25m
Shenzhen Airlines
Sun 21/617:50
URC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 00m
Shenzhen Airlines
Deal found 11/3£441
Mon 27/411:35
LGW
-
URC
1 stop29h 20m
China Eastern
Mon 4/520:20
URC
-
LGW
1 stop25h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/3£447
Tue 12/521:00
LHR
-
URC
1 stop18h 00m
China Southern
Tue 26/516:40
URC
-
LHR
1 stop30h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 12/3£481
Mon 27/421:00
LHR
-
URC
1 stop17h 55m
China Southern
Mon 4/515:30
URC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 13/3£492
Tue 12/506:50
LHR
-
URC
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/517:50
URC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£512
Fri 19/618:00
LGW
-
URC
1 stop24h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 18/720:20
URC
-
LGW
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3£514
Tue 16/611:35
LGW
-
URC
1 stop24h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 18/720:20
URC
-
LGW
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3£529
Fri 19/619:00
LHR
-
URC
1 stop33h 25m
Air Astana
Sat 18/712:40
URC
-
LHR
1 stop35h 05m
Air Astana
Deal found 9/3£533
Fri 12/619:00
LHR
-
URC
1 stop33h 25m
Air Astana
Sat 11/712:40
URC
-
LHR
1 stop35h 05m
Air Astana
Deal found 9/3£543
Thu 14/521:20
LHR
-
URC
1 stop19h 35m
China Eastern
Mon 18/520:20
URC
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3£556
Fri 24/422:00
LHR
-
URC
1 stop18h 35m
Tianjin Airlines
Fri 1/517:35
URC
-
LHR
2 stops32h 55m
Tianjin Airlines
Deal found 10/3£556
Mon 15/621:20
LHR
-
URC
1 stop31h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 19/720:20
URC
-
LHR
1 stop29h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3£557

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Find the latest flights to Ürümqi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Return from

£441

One-way from

£349
Shenzhen Airlines
  • Shenzhen Airlines
  • 24/5-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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5/7
  • 5/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Sun 24/5

22:05-16:30

1 stop35h 25m

Urumqi

Sun 21/6

17:50-19:50

1 stop33h 00m

£441

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Mon 27/4

11:35-23:55

1 stop29h 20m

Urumqi

Mon 4/5

20:20-15:00

1 stop25h 40m

£447

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Thu 18/6

11:35-14:55

1 stop20h 20m

Urumqi

Sun 19/7

09:30-06:40

1 stop28h 10m

£529

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

18:00-01:25

1 stop24h 25m

Urumqi

Mon 20/7

13:10-06:40

1 stop24h 30m

£529

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

18:00-01:25

1 stop24h 25m

Urumqi

Sun 19/7

16:10-06:40

1 stop21h 30m

£529

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

21:20-12:00

1 stop31h 40m

Urumqi

Sun 19/7

20:20-18:40

1 stop29h 20m

£557

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

06:50-11:15

2 stops21h 25m

Urumqi

Tue 26/5

18:30-10:15

2 stops22h 45m

£605

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Mon 27/4

22:30-00:50

2 stops19h 20m

Urumqi

Mon 4/5

12:40-16:50

1 stop35h 10m

£606

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Sun 24/5

11:15-15:45

1 stop21h 30m

Urumqi

Sun 21/6

13:15-06:45

1 stop24h 30m

£613

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

11:00-15:10

1 stop21h 10m

Urumqi

Fri 1/5

20:45-18:30

1 stop28h 45m

£614

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Ürümqi

How long is the flight to Ürümqi?

On average, a flight from London to Ürümqi takes 24 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Ürümqi from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Ürümqi?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Ürümqi are China Southern and Air China.

Air China
Air China
From £461
China Southern
China Southern
From £439

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ürümqi?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Ürümqi are China Southern and Air China.

Rainfall in Ürümqi by month

Plan your trip to Ürümqi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ürümqi ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Ürümqi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Ürümqi by month

Plan your trip to Ürümqi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ürümqi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 32.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ürümqi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ürümqi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ürümqi. Reviews last updated 14 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air China to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - TFU

It would be nice to have backseat TV or complimentary Wi-Fi.

FAQs about flying to Ürümqi

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ürümqi?

    For a flight to Ürümqi, you will be flying into Urumqi. Urumqi (URC) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Ürümqi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ürümqi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Ürümqi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ürümqi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ürümqi?

    Urumqi is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ürümqi. One-way flights to Urumqi typically cost £109, while return flights cost around £292.

  • How much is a return flight to Ürümqi?

    A return flight to Ürümqi will typically cost around £292, however they can be found for as little as £292.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Ürümqi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Ürümqi, London offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Urumqi have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Urumqi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Urumqi?

    Yes. Urumqi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Tianyuan Apartment (Urumqi Diwobao International Airport) is the closest property to Urumqi (0.0 mi away from Urumqi).

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