451 € Istanbul (ISTA) to Urumqi (URC) Cheap Flights

Compare Istanbul to Urumqi flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Urumqi

Book the best Urumqi fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Istanbul to Urumqi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 494 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Urumqi.451 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 451 €, select.

Urumqi.473 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 473 €, select.

Urumqi.474 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 474 €, select.

Urumqi.480 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Scat Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 480 €, select.

Urumqi.481 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 481 €, select.

Urumqi.484 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 484 €, select.

Urumqi.494 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Scat Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 494 €, select.

Urumqi.498 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 498 €, select.

Urumqi.502 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Scat Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.

Urumqi.629 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Scat Airlines and Air Astana.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Air Astana, departs from Urumqi on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 629 €, select.

Urumqi.655 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Astana.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Air Astana, departs from Urumqi on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 655 €, select.

Urumqi.665 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 665 €, select.

Urumqi.667 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 667 €, select.

Urumqi.689 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Uzbekistan Airways, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 689 €, select.

Urumqi.707 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 707 €, select.

Urumqi.711 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 711 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi

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 July.

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Direct flights from Istanbul to Urumqi

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.

Urumqi

14km from central Urumqi

ClosestCheapest

from 451 €

Search flights

Istanbul to Urumqi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	451 €
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	6 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	China Southern
Average flights per week	6

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Urumqi: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Urumqi?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Urumqi is 451 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi?

6 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Urumqi.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Urumqi?

China Southern flies direct from Istanbul to Urumqi.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Urumqi?

As of July 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Urumqi.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Urumqi Airport on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Urumqi?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Urumqi?

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.

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

Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Airport (IST), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).
Take a direct Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 5 minutes.
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is located in Urumqi. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to URC.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) out of Istanbul Airport (IST).
When jetting out of IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport with China Southern Airlines.
Most travellers choose to book seats with China Southern from IST to URC.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Istanbul to URC that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and URC include:
- Almaty International Airport (ALA)
- Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
- Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Airport:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Add a stopover to your journey at Almaty International Airport (ALA). It's a key transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) departing Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to URC flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
68% of flights taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

Have a late flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near URC and hit the lights earlier:
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.

Getting from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to central Urumqi

Central Urumqi is around 16 kilometres from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.

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

225 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Return flights start from 451 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Istanbul to URC by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to URC.
Save on your flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

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

February is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Plan your visit to Urumqi in December for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Istanbul to URC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Urumqi to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).

More about Urumqi

Start your Urumqi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Urumqi when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Hongshan Pagoda followed by Urumqi Botanical Garden and Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park.

Explore more of China

While Urumqi will give you a great introduction to China, there's so much more waiting in Shihezi. Located around 121 kilometres to the west, this exciting city has plenty to see and do, like Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
Around 274 kilometres northwest of Urumqi, Karamay is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Karamay Sunshine Water World, Heiyou Mountain and Friendship Exhibition.