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Flights from Shymkent to Ürümqi

Nonstop flights from Shymkent (CIT) to Ürümqi (URC) take about 2h 20m (1,468 km). SCAT flies it. Lowest fare seen: $150 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shymkent to Ürümqi

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

✈ SCATnonstop fare seen

Shymkent to Ürümqi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $150 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16828 Oct 2026 · SCAT$161 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$15329 Nov 2026 · SCAT$150 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$1532 Dec 2026 · SCAT$152 · 1 stop2 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$15927 Jan 2027 · SCAT—
Feb 2027—$175 · 1 stop18 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$15017 Mar 2027 · SCAT—
Jul 2027—$328 · 1 stop13 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $150 for November 2026, $150 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shymkent 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 — Shymkent to Ürümqi flights

How long is the flight from Shymkent to Ürümqi?
A nonstop flight from Shymkent (CIT) to Ürümqi (URC) takes about 2h 20m, covering 1,468 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 Shymkent from Ürümqi by air?
The great-circle distance between Shymkent International Airport and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is 1,468 km (912 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shymkent to Ürümqi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CIT–URC route include SCAT. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shymkent to Ürümqi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CIT–URC was $150 USD with SCAT (nonstop), departing 17 Mar 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 Shymkent to Ürümqi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $150 one-way, against $328 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shymkent to Ürümqi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), nonstop was the cheaper option: from $150, against $150 with one stop.
Do I need a visa to travel from Shymkent 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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