Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 3315 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 China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan 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 Ningbo Lishe International, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, 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 Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe, Ürümqi Diwopu International.

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 Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan 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 Ningbo Lishe International, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, 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 Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe, Ürümqi Diwopu International.

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?

Accepted Answer

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	£177
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£281
Cheapest round-trip	£334
Average round-trip	£406
Nonstop flights in July	£281 – £518

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes

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