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Lowest fare¥2,688Air Astana
Fastest6h 50mgate to gate
Options found32flights on this route
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¥191per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
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Istanbul Comfort Hotel
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¥177per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 4 Star
Sichuan Airlines
3U-8580
07:55
2026-10-03
Urumqi (URC)Urumqi
27H :35 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 14h 10m Chengdu (CTU), China
06:30
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
¥9,524
Flight DetailsURC to IST - 27H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Sichuan Airlines
3U-8572
13:05
2026-10-03
Urumqi (URC)Urumqi
22H :25 M
1 Stop
CTU
· 9h 15m Chengdu (CTU), China
06:30
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
¥9,524
Flight DetailsURC to IST - 22H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Sichuan Airlines
3U-6516
19:55
2026-10-03
Urumqi (URC)Urumqi
15H :35 M
1 Stop
TFU
· 2h 00m Chengdu (TFU), China
06:30
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
¥9,524
Flight DetailsURC to IST - 15H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Cathay Pacific
CX-997
10:15
2026-10-03
Urumqi (URC)Urumqi
40H :00 M
2 Stops
HKG
· 7h 50m Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong
FRA
· 9h 55m Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
21:15
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
1 Pieces 7 KG
¥9,809
Flight DetailsURC to IST - 40H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 7 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare¥2,688Air Astana12:40
Earliest departure¥9,524Sichuan Airlines06:45
Shortest duration¥5,468Chinasouthern20:25
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
¥3,862Air China at 11:55Afternoon
12:00-17:59
¥2,688Air Astana at 12:40Evening
18:00-23:59
¥5,468Chinasouthern at 20:25
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Urumqi (URC)
Urumqi
China
GMT 8
Latitude: 43.907100677490234
Longitude: 87.47419738769531
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Distance: Urumqi (URC), China to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 4,713.28 km
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How to travel Urumqi to Istanbul
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Connecting flight₹38,100Longer — includes a stop31 options
Air distance is about 4,713 km. 8 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Urumqi to Istanbul
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AI
Air China Flights
from ¥3,8629 flights
Fares from
¥3,862
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 — compare timings in the list above
CA
Cathay Pacific Flights
from ¥9,8097 flights
Fares from
¥9,809
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 — compare timings in the list above
SI
Sichuan Airlines Flights
from ¥3,9325 flights
Fares from
¥3,932
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
5 — compare timings in the list above
SH
Shanghai Airlines Flights
from ¥6,1614 flights
Fares from
¥6,161
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 — compare timings in the list above
AI
Air Astana Flights
from ¥2,6883 flights
Fares from
¥2,688
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
6h 50m · Chinasouthern
First departure of the day
06:45 · Sichuan Airlines
Last departure of the day
20:25 · Chinasouthern
Options in this snapshot
32
Direct / non-stop options
1
Airport codes
Urumqi–URC, Istanbul–IST
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 32 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 1 non-stop option. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 06:45 and the last around 20:25. The fastest flight takes about 6h 50m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ¥2,688, Morning from ¥3,862, Evening from ¥5,468. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Urumqi to Istanbul flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Urumqi to Istanbul, Saturday shows the lowest fare at ¥2,688. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Urumqi from Istanbul by air?
The direct air distance between Urumqi (URC) and Istanbul (IST) is about 4,713 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from URC to IST?
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is showing on Urumqi to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Urumqi to Istanbul?
Air China, Cathay Pacific, Sichuan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Urumqi to Istanbul?
The quickest non-stop Urumqi to Istanbul flight currently loaded takes about 6h 50m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Urumqi to Istanbul flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 1 Pieces, 25 KG and 35 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Urumqi to Istanbul flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Urumqi to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded is ¥2,688. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥16,885, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Urumqi to Istanbul flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 06:45 and the last is around 20:25, local time at Urumqi. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 4,713.28 km.
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Lowest Urumqi to Istanbul airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
¥2,688
03/10/2026
Air Astana
12:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
¥2,634
12/10/2026
Air Astana
12:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
¥2,553
11/12/2026
Air Astana
12:40
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Urumqi to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Urumqi and Istanbul is approximately 4,713 KM. The flight duration ranges from 6H :50 M up to 40H :00 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Urumqi to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 32 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Urumqi at 06:45, while the last night flight leaves at 20:25. Flights depart from Urumqi and land at Ataturk.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Urumqi to Istanbul
Aerial Distance
4,713 KM
Flight Duration
6H :50 M - 40H :00 M
Airport Codes
Urumqi - URC, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available
32 flights (1 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:25
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
3 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
14 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
10 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
3 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
2 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
URC: Urumqi airport. Airport access in Urumqi depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
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