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£241+ 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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— URC
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Thu 23/422:40
LHR
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URC
1 stop18h 50m
Air China
Thu 7/510:15
URC
-
LHR
1 stop17h 10m
Air China
Deal found 16/4£606
Sun 31/511:35
LGW
-
URC
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/608:50
URC
-
LGW
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£669
Sun 31/519:15
LHR
-
URC
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/608:50
URC
-
LHR
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£678
Fri 29/506:00
LHR
-
URC
3 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/612:40
URC
-
LHR
1 stop34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£678
Thu 23/413:50
LGW
-
URC
3 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/502:30
URC
-
LGW
3 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£698
Thu 23/412:35
LGW
-
URC
1 stop18h 00m
Air China
Thu 7/520:20
URC
-
LGW
1 stop17h 15m
Air China
Deal found 16/4£706
Fri 27/1120:25
LHR
-
URC
1 stop31h 35m
Air China
Tue 1/1206:55
URC
-
LHR
1 stop17h 00m
Air China
Deal found 14/4£707
Sat 12/921:30
LHR
-
URC
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/912:40
URC
-
LHR
1 stop35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£710
Sat 12/913:35
LGW
-
URC
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/908:50
URC
-
LGW
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£720
Fri 29/507:00
LGW
-
URC
3 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/619:15
URC
-
LGW
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£745
Fri 3/719:00
LHR
-
URC
1 stop33h 25m
Air Astana
Fri 17/712:40
URC
-
LHR
1 stop34h 45m
Air Astana
Deal found 15/4£755
Fri 11/919:00
LHR
-
URC
1 stop33h 25m
Air Astana
Fri 25/906:20
URC
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
Air Astana
Deal found 12/4£757

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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 17 April 2026.

Return from

£606

One-way from

£241
Air Astana
  • Air Astana
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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28/8
  • 28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • London to Ürümqi
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LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

19:25-14:15

2 stops35h 50m

Urumqi

Wed 3/6

23:15-16:40

1 stop24h 25m

£757

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

19:00-11:25

1 stop33h 25m

Urumqi

Sat 26/9

12:40-16:45

1 stop35h 05m

£759

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

19:00-11:25

1 stop33h 25m

Urumqi

Fri 17/7

12:40-16:25

1 stop34h 45m

£792

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

18:00-23:55

1 stop22h 55m

Urumqi

Fri 5/6

19:15-18:30

1 stop30h 15m

£802

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

11:15-15:45

2 stops21h 30m

Urumqi

Wed 3/6

16:50-07:00

2 stops21h 10m

£810

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

22:00-01:25

1 stop20h 25m

Urumqi

Fri 17/7

17:35-19:30

2 stops32h 55m

£897

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

13:35-12:20

1 stop15h 45m

Urumqi

Sun 27/9

23:15-17:20

1 stop25h 05m

£915

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Sun 13/9

11:25-06:55

1 stop12h 30m

Urumqi

Fri 25/9

12:40-14:15

2 stops32h 35m

£920
Fastest return journey

LondonÜrümqi

LHR - URC

LHRURC

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

08:55-11:25

3 stops19h 30m

Urumqi

Wed 3/6

09:00-20:55

2 stops18h 55m

£1,025

LondonÜrümqi

LGW - URC

LGWURC

London Gatwick

Fri 5/6

11:35-23:55

1 stop29h 20m

Urumqi

Mon 8/6

09:05-15:00

1 stop36h 55m

£1,033

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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 20 hours 23 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 £452
China Southern
China Southern
From £430

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 17 April 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
146 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 6
10.0
Excellent

Helena,Mar 2026

PVG - LGW

Overall it was a great experience flying with AirChina. Great service, great food. If I have to point out one thing that will be more varieties of food selection. All are Chinese style. If one Chinese style and one western style choices would be excellent.

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 £135, while return flights cost around £286.

  • How much is a return flight to Ürümqi?

    A return flight to Ürümqi will typically cost around £286, however they can be found for as little as £286.

  • 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 (13 hours 30 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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