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Flights from Istanbul to Ürümqi

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Ürümqi (URC) take about 6h 24m (4,715 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $473 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Ürümqi

Carriers on IST–URC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Istanbul to Ürümqi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $473 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $219. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$66727 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines$282 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$49021 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines$228 · 1 stop18 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$49919 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines$237 · 1 stop29 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$47312 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines$219 · 1 stop12 Jan 2027
May 2027—$335 · 1 stop20 May 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $228 for November 2026, $219 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Ürümqi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Ürümqi flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Ürümqi?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Ürümqi (URC) takes about 6h 24m, covering 4,715 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Ürümqi by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is 4,715 km (2,930 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Ürümqi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–URC route include China Southern Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Ürümqi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–URC was $473 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 12 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Ürümqi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $219 one-way, against $335 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Ürümqi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $219 with one stop against $473 nonstop, a saving of $254. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Ürümqi?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ürümqi visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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