Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Ürümqi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Ürümqi takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Ürümqi?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Ürümqi is 3276 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, Taipei, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Ürümqi?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ürümqi and Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kashgar, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Taipei, Beijing, Lanzhou, Singapore, Changsha, Dunhuang, Burqin, Ulaanbaatar, Xi'an, Altay Prefecture, Ghulja, Newcastle upon Tyne, Jinan, Vienna.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International.

Question 8

What airports are near Ürümqi?

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The main airport in Ürümqi is Ürümqi Diwopu International. It is also served by Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Ürümqi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Ürümqi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Ürümqi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Ürümqi?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Ürümqi with China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Ürümqi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Ürümqi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Ürümqi?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Ürümqi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Ürümqi?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Ürümqi. The main one is Ürümqi Diwopu International and other nearby airports include Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Ürümqi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£125
Cheapest round-trip	£219
Average round-trip	£267
Nonstop flights in May	£101 – £2,432
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	3	3	3	5	3	2
China Southern Airlines	---	2	1	3	3	2	4
Spring Airlines	---	1	2	1	2	1	2
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
China Eastern Airlines	5	1	---	3	2	3	1
China Southern Airlines	2	3	1	3	---	1	4
Spring Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Air China	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	2	3	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	4	4	2	---	4	2	4
Spring Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Air China	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	3	2
China Southern Airlines	5	4	1	3	4	2	4
Spring Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	2
Air China	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	---

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Ürümqi, China

Flights starting at £101. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, or Spring Airlines to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Juneyao Airlines	DKH	HO	Yes	No
Sichuan Airlines	CSC	3U	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-5°C	-13°C
February	-2°C	-11°C
March	6°C	-2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	21°C	11°C
June	26°C	16°C
July	29°C	19°C
August	28°C	18°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	14°C	4°C
November	4°C	-4°C
December	-3°C	-11°C