Search Flights from Istanbul to Urumqi

Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Urumqi

  • Lowest recent price
    $227
  • Direct flight duration 10 hour 55 min
  • Direct airlines China Southern Airlines
  • Arrival airports URC
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $364

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Urumqi

Shortest Flight

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
15 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Urumqi
10h 55m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
18 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Urumqi
10h 55m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
22 Dec, Tue
Istanbul – Urumqi
1d 1h 50m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
10 Nov, Tue
Istanbul – Urumqi
1d 1h 50m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
17 Nov, Tue
Istanbul – Urumqi
1d 1h 50m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
11 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Urumqi
10h 55m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
19 Nov, Thu
Istanbul – Urumqi
13h 50m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
20 Dec, Sun
Istanbul – Urumqi
10h 55m
1 stop
IST–URC

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
8 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Urumqi
10h 55m
1 stop
IST–URC

Last update: 07 November 2026 21:24

Direct flights from Istanbul to Urumqi

China Southern Airlines

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Urumqi Flights

Cheapest Day15 November Sunday
Best Price
$227
Average Price
$355
$539
$227
$307
08Sun
Nov
$396
09Mon
$249
10Tue
$263
11Wed
$478
12Thu
$539
13Fri
$227
15Sun
$249
17Tue
$246
18Wed
$276
19Thu
$419
20Fri
$491
21Sat
$436
27Fri
$460
28Sat
$436
19Sat
Dec
$276
20Sun
$396
21Mon
$248
22Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

You can reach the airport from across Istanbul by metro, bus, Havaist shuttle, taxi, rental car, or private transfer. Public transportation may require an additional connection.

Metro

Take the M11 metro line from Gayrettepe to the airport. Gayrettepe is one of Istanbul’s main transfer points, and the trip takes about 30 minutes. From Halkalı, the M11 also runs to the airport. Check the timetable for current service hours, especially for late-night or early-morning trips.

  • Stops after Gayrettepe: Kağıthane, Üniversite-Hasdal, Kemerburgaz, Göktürk, and İhsaniye
  • Reach Gayrettepe on the M2 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line, or connect from the Metrobus at Zincirlikuyu
  • Reach Halkalı on Marmaray
Bus

Take an İETT bus to the airport from Mahmutbey, Mecidiyeköy, Halkalı, Arnavutköy, or Sarıyer. Traffic gets heavy during rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so leave extra time.

  • Lines: H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8
Havaist

Havaist shuttles take you to the airport from more than 10 points across the city. Fares and accepted payment methods depend on the route, so check the Havaist website or app for timetables and current details.

  • Departure points include Sultanahmet, Taksim, Aksaray, Kadıköy, Bakırköy, Esenler Bus Terminal, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri, Arnavutköy, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Taxi

You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All taxis charge by meter, and you pay any bridge and toll road fees along the route.

Car Rental

If you’re renting a car, check with your rental company whether you can return it at the airport.

Transfer

A private transfer takes you from your chosen location in Istanbul to the airport in comfort. It generally costs more than public transportation, so you may want to share the ride with friends. Book in advance to secure your pickup time.

Transportation to Urumqi City Center from Airport

Urumqi Diwopu Intl. Airport

The most important settlement of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which we can name as the western region of China, come to the forefront as Urumqi. The city, which was once the most important trade route of history and the last point of the Silk Road, is still the main point of the railway transportation for the China and the most strategic point to reach the west.

Located near the mystical Tian Shan Mountain (Mountain of Heaven), the city is considered the first homeland of the Turks. The traffic is very busy in Urumqi, like in China, which is the third largest country in the world in terms of surface area and the first in terms of the population. Because the standards of living are low, bus is the commonly used option for passenger transportation.

There are three bus terminals in the city. Taxis also operate to disburden the heavy traffic in the city. There is railway connection from Urumqi to the six major cities of China. Urumqi Diwopu Airport provides transportation opportunity to passengers who want to come to Urumqi from abroad and from other cities of the country. Urumqi Diwopu Airport is located 24 kilometers northwest of the city center. Buses, taxis and shuttle services are available all day long to carry passengers to the city from the airport.

Taxi

There are important rules that you have to pay attention to according to the Chinese laws when you get on a taxi. For example, if you do not close the door when you get in the car, the taxi driver has the right to drop you from the car. You shouldn’t smoke or chat with the driver, should pay the fare completely and get a receipt when you get off. Because if you lose something in the car, you cannot submit a bill of complaint without a receipt. However, the taxi stops located at terminals 2 and 3 offer service for 24 hours.

Bus

At Urumqi Diwopu Airport, bus stops are located just under the bridge between the terminal buildings 2 and 3. Bus routes 27 and 51 go to the two different terminals located in Urumqi. The buses operate every 4-5 minutes from 07:30 am to 11:30 pm, and after 10:00 pm, you need to pay a higher amount.

Shuttle Bus

These vehicles, which offer service privately apart from the local buses, depart from the terminals 2 and 3 from 07:30 am to 11:00 pm. The travel last shorter because of fewer stops and a shorter route. You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes with these buses operating every half an hour from 07:30 am to 09:00 am and every hour from 08:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Urumqi Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
7 Nov
Clear
10°1°
Today
Sunday
8 Nov
Clear
12°5°
Monday
9 Nov
Clear
13°7°
Tuesday
10 Nov
Cloudy
13°7°
Wednesday
11 Nov
Cloudy
15°5°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Urumqi flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Urumqi flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Urumqi flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Ürümqi Diwopu Intl. Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Urumqi is about 4713 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 10 hour 55 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Urumqi flights is Thursday.
According to Wingie flight data, as of November 2026 only China Southern Airlines operates direct flights between Istanbul and Urumqi; search for connecting options.

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