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£291+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— URC
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 29 October 2025.

Return from

£498

One-way from

£348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£447
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 12/1117:15LHR - URC
1 stop38h 40mChina Southern
Thu 20/1117:30URC - LHR
1 stop32h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 28/10£498
Wed 12/1111:05LGW - URC
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Thu 20/1109:15URC - LGW
2 stops29h 40mAir China
Deal found 28/10£547
Wed 12/1106:35LHR - URC
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1107:35URC - LHR
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£604
Wed 12/1113:05LGW - URC
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1106:55URC - LGW
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£648

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

17:15-15:55

1 stop38h 40m

Urumqi

Thu 20/11

17:30-17:55

1 stop32h 25m

£498

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Wed 12/11

11:05-23:40

2 stops28h 35m

Urumqi

Thu 20/11

09:15-06:55

2 stops29h 40m

£547

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

06:35-23:40

3 stops33h 05m

Urumqi

Thu 20/11

07:35-19:40

1 stop20h 05m

£604

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Wed 12/11

13:05-11:35

3 stops38h 30m

Urumqi

Thu 20/11

06:55-09:25

3 stops34h 30m

£648

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

22:00-20:50

1 stop38h 50m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

18:45-18:35

1 stop31h 50m

£837

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

17:40-19:45

1 stop18h 05m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

21:10-17:50

2 stops28h 40m

£899

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

17:00-22:10

2 stops45h 10m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

07:55-06:30

2 stops30h 35m

£977

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

14:45-00:40

2 stops25h 55m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

09:05-17:30

1 stop40h 25m

£1,070

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Sat 6/12

19:10-08:10

2 stops29h 00m

£291

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Sat 6/12

20:20-01:25

1 stop21h 05m

£321

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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 22 hours 6 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 £421
China Southern
China Southern
From £405

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 29 October 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
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

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
7.4
Good
117 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

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
117 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

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 £158, while return flights cost around £291.

  • How much is a return flight to Ürümqi?

    A return flight to Ürümqi will typically cost around £291, however they can be found for as little as £291.

  • 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 (19 hours 0 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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