Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Ürümqi to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ürümqi and Shanghai takes around 4.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Ürümqi and Shanghai is 3316 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Ürümqi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ürümqi and Taipei, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Karamay, Kashgar, Singapore, Melbourne, Chengdu, Beijing, Ghulja, Xi'an, Lijiang, Paris, Lanzhou, Shenyang, London, Dunhuang, Burqin, Shenzhen.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

What airports are near Ürümqi?

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The main airport in Ürümqi is Ürümqi Diwopu International. It is also served by Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Ürümqi and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Ürümqi and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Ürümqi and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ürümqi and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Ürümqi and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Ürümqi and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Ürümqi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Ürümqi. The main one is Ürümqi Diwopu International and other nearby airports include Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Ürümqi and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£182
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£236
Cheapest round-trip	£481
Average round-trip	£543
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Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
China Eastern Airlines	3	4	4	2	3	1	4
Shanghai Airlines	2	1	2	3	2	1	1
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Suparna Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
China Eastern Airlines	4	2	3	3	2	5	3
Shanghai Airlines	1	3	1	1	---	1	---
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	1	---	1	---	---
Suparna Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
China Eastern Airlines	4	7	1	2	2	3	4
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	1	3	1	3	2
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	2	1	1	1	---	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Suparna Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06	Sun 30.06
China Eastern Airlines	6	4	4	5	5	6	5
Shanghai Airlines	---	2	1	---	---	---	1
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	---	1	---	---	---	---
Air China	---	1	---	---	1	1	1
Suparna Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes	No
Shandong Airlines	CDG	SC	Yes	No
Tianjin Airlines	GCR	GS	Yes	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	27°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C