Cheap flights from Ürümqi to Sydney from £311

Cheap flights from Ürümqi to Sydney from £311

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Tue, May 12
Ürümqi URCSydney SYD
£311
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Tue, May 12
Ürümqi URCSydney SYD
£311
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Sun, May 17
Ürümqi URCSydney SYD
£338
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Fri, May 15
Ürümqi URCSydney SYD
£342
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Sun, May 17
Ürümqi URCSydney SYD
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Tue, May 12 – Mon, May 18
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£598
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Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
Ürümqi URCSydney SYD
£630
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Mon, May 11 – Sun, May 17
Ürümqi URCSydney SYD
£632
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Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
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£682
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Sun, May 17 – Sat, May 23
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£690
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How much do flights to Sydney cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£311

Cheapest round-trip

£598

Average round-trip

£833

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

Getting from Sydney airport to the city center

Fastest option: Airport Link train. Best value: buses and shuttle services.

Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), located 8 km south of the city center. As Australia's busiest airport, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. The Airport Link train provides the fastest connection, while buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers offer alternatives depending on your budget and destination. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

13-15 min

$18-$21 (includes station access fee (~USD 11–14))

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to CBD

35-50 min

$4-$5 (Opal card fare (~USD 2.50–3.30))

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic (~USD 29–42))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

$35-$60 (surge pricing may apply (~USD 23–39))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed rate (~USD 52–97))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

20-45 min

$50-$120 (per day; plus parking (~USD 32–78))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport Link train includes a station access fee on top of the standard Opal fare.
  • Opal cards can be used on trains, buses, ferries, and light rail throughout Sydney.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sydney

Depart from
Ürümqi Diwopu International
Arrive to
Sydney
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Mountains - Sydney Opera House

Check-in for a flight from Ürümqi to Sydney

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Shandong AirlinesCDGSCYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sydney

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C20°C
February25°C20°C
March24°C19°C
April22°C16°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September20°C12°C
October22°C14°C
November23°C16°C
December24°C18°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
305
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
22°C15°C
3 May
24°C16°C
Monday
27 Apr
22°C14°C
4 May
19°C13°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
21°C15°C
5 May
87%
19°C12°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
82%
21°C14°C
6 May
84%
18°C17°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
21°C17°C
7 May
86%
19°C16°C
Friday
1 May
78%
22°C17°C
8 May
87%
19°C17°C
Saturday
2 May
60%
23°C17°C
9 May
85%
18°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Shandong Airlines. Ürümqi and Sydney have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Sydney, consider visiting Blue Mountains, and Sydney Opera House.

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Ürümqi?
The main airport in Ürümqi is Ürümqi Diwopu International. It is also served by Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
Which airlines fly between Ürümqi and Sydney?
Currently, you can fly between Ürümqi and Sydney with China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Shandong Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Ürümqi and Sydney?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ürümqi and Sydney, 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.
What flights operate between Ürümqi and Sydney?
Traveling between Ürümqi and Sydney, 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.
How many airports are there near Ürümqi?
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
How many airports are there near Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi and Sydney depart?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi and Sydney arrive?
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 Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Ürümqi and Sydney depart?
What time do flights between Ürümqi and Sydney arrive?

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