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£578+ Cheap flights to Ürümqi

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— URC
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Ürümqi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Ürümqi in 2025, 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 12 September 2025.

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£578

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£473
Air China
  • Air China
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1011:40LGW - URC
2 stops28h 00mAir China
Mon 3/1109:15URC - LGW
2 stops29h 40mAir China
Deal found 12/9£578
Mon 27/1020:35LGW - URC
3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1109:15URC - LGW
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£614
Mon 27/1017:40LHR - URC
1 stop34h 05mAir China
Mon 3/1118:55URC - LHR
1 stop30h 55mAir China
Deal found 12/9£616
Mon 27/1020:25LHR - URC
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1117:05URC - LHR
3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£915

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Price

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:30-18:20

1 stop36h 50m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

14:30-17:55

1 stop35h 25m

£837

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

11:40-12:05

2 stops40h 25m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

21:10-06:55

2 stops41h 45m

£1,132

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

10:30-20:30

2 stops26h 00m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

07:30-06:30

2 stops31h 00m

£1,249

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

08:50-20:10

2 stops27h 20m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

21:10-06:40

2 stops41h 30m

£2,303

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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 31 hours 38 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 £561
China Southern
China Southern
From £539

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 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern and Air China to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Air China
7.2
Good
99 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

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 £147, while return flights cost around £286.

  • How much is a return flight to Ürümqi?

    A return flight to Ürümqi will typically cost around £388, however they can be found for as little as £388.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Ürümqi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Ürümqi, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 45 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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