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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi from £552

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — URC
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Ürümqi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Ürümqi (URC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£552

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£477
Air China
  • Air China
  • 20/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 50m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£129 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Ürümqi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Ürümqi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 September 2025.

Mon 20/1020:25LHR - URC
1 stop32h 50mAir China
Mon 27/1016:50URC - LHR
1 stop33h 00mAir China
Deal found 5/9£552
Mon 20/1022:30LHR - URC
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1020:15URC - LHR
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9£620

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Ürümqi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 September 2025.
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Heathrow

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Ürümqi

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LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

20:25-12:15

1 stop32h 50m

Urumqi

Mon 27/10

16:50-17:50

1 stop33h 00m

£552

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

22:30-16:10

2 stops34h 40m

Urumqi

Mon 27/10

20:15-17:30

1 stop29h 15m

£620

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:30-16:35

1 stop35h 05m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

08:45-18:35

1 stop41h 50m

£836

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:35-17:20

1 stop35h 45m

Urumqi

Fri 6/3

14:00-15:55

2 stops33h 55m

£892

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

£2,305

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Deals found on 5/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PEK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 29m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 29m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 01m.

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 5 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and Air China from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

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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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

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
97 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Ürümqi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Urumqi is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ürümqi from London Heathrow. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Urumqi (URC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from London Heathrow from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

    For as low as £552, Air China can have you in Ürümqi from London Heathrow Airport in 32h 50m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Ürümqi is about 3869 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern (£439), and Air China (£492) offers the cheapest pricing from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Ürümqi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Ürümqi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Ürümqi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Ürümqi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Ürümqi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Ürümqi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Heathrow to Ürümqi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Ürümqi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£439Average£471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest£492Average£760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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