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Cheapest deal$1,297
Cheapest monthSeptember
Average flight duration6 hours and 13 minutes
Most popular airlineAir Astana

Flight deals from Istanbul to Urumqi

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Urumqi.$1,297 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,297, select.
Urumqi.$1,300 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,300, select.
Urumqi.$1,301 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,301, select.
Urumqi.$1,315 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,315, select.
Urumqi.$1,388 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,388, select.
Urumqi.$1,401 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Urumqi on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,401, select.
Urumqi.$1,405 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Dec, returning Sun, 21 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Urumqi on Sun, 21 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,405, select.
Urumqi.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Urumqi on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Urumqi flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Istanbul to Urumqi: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Urumqi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Urumqi.

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Urumqi: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Urumqi is $1,297. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Urumqi.
China Southern flies direct from Istanbul to Urumqi.
As of August 2025, there is one flight per week flying from Istanbul to Urumqi.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi Airport on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 13 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Urumqi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Urumqi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Urumqi is China Southern .

Flying from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC): What you need to know

  • Istanbul has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • Hop on a direct Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 10 minutes.

  • Urumqi is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to URC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) take off from this terminal.

  • China Southern Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport jetting out of IST.

  • Most passengers choose to book seats with China Southern Airlines between IST and URC.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to URC leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Almaty Airport (ALA)

    • Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)

    • Ashgabat Airport (ASB)

  • Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Split up your flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and URC are:

    • Almaty Airport (ALA)

    • Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)

    • Manas International Airport (FRU)

  • SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to URC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is $427. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,297. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to URC.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on an Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Istanbul to URC.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

  • Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Urumqi. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.

  • Book an Istanbul to URC flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Urumqi to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in January when temperatures are between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).

More about Urumqi

  • Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Urumqi:

  • Urumqi Botanical Garden and Hongshan Pagoda are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Urumqi must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wuyi Starlight Night Market.

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Urumqi, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 121 kilometres west to Shihezi to check off its top attractions. From 西部民俗风情园 to 戈壁印象文化旅游园 and 景观河, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 274 kilometres north-west of Urumqi, Karamay is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Karamay Sunshine Water World, Yelin Peninsula and Kelamayi River.

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