Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ürümqi and Shanghai takes around 4.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Ürümqi and Shanghai is 3276 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Ürümqi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ürümqi and Taipei, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Karamay, Kashgar, Singapore, Melbourne, Chengdu, Beijing, Ghulja, Xi'an, Lijiang, Paris, Lanzhou, Shenyang, London, Dunhuang, Burqin, Shenzhen.

Question 5

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, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

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 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

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

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

Question 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Ürümqi and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Okay Airways.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ürümqi and Shanghai, 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 12

What flights operate between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Ürümqi and Shanghai, 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 13

How many airports are there near Ürümqi?

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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 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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai 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 Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai 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 Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£100
Cheapest round-trip	£218
Average round-trip	£264
Nonstop flights in May	£77 – £1,696
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	4	2	3	4	1	8	2
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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	9	3	4	3	6	3
Spring Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	2	2
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	1	---	---	1	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	4	6	4	4	3	7	5
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	---	1	2	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	1	1	---	1	---	---

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	4	7	4	4	4	7	4
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
China Southern Airlines	---	2	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	---	1	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	1	---	1

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Flights starting at £77. 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
Tianjin Airlines	GCR	GS	Yes	No
Okay Airways	OKA	BK	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C