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Shanghai Urumqi

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Fri, 31 May PVG - URC

Sun, 02 Jun URC - PVG

£282 £269

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Shanghai Urumqi

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Sun, 12 May SHA - URC

-12 %

£112 £99

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Shanghai Urumqi

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Tue, 28 May SHA - URC

Wed, 29 May URC - SHA

£249 £244

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

75% Trains in Urumqi are 75% cheaper than in Shanghai.

Shanghai £0.44

Urumqi £0.11

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

17% A meal in Urumqi is 17% cheaper than a meal in Shanghai.

Shanghai £3.3

Urumqi £2.75

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

40% A taxi fare in Urumqi is 40% cheaper than in Shanghai.

Shanghai £1.76

Urumqi £1.1

Coffee Regular cappuccino

20% Coffee in Urumqi is 20% cheaper than in Shanghai.

Shanghai £2.92

Urumqi £2.35

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 9.13 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on 05 May 2024

Distance: 2032 miles

Shanghai airports

Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 19 miles

Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 4 miles

Urumqi airports

Urumqi (URC) How far from city centre: 12 miles

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If you are planning to visit Urumqi from Shanghai, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from China to China, Shanghai - Urumqi is one of the most popular routes.

In the Pu Dong Airport SHA, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, Pu Dong Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at Urumqi Airport URC airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in China.

The flight duration is approximately 7 h and 20 m, covering a distance of about 3270 between the two cities.

Tips for booking flights from Shanghai to Urumqi

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Airline(s) serving your route

From well-known carriers to low-cost options, eDreams enables you to select the airline that best suits your preferences.

Airline(s) catering to your route from Shanghai SHA to Urumqi URC: airline1.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Urumqi

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!

If I want to book flights from Shanghai to Urumqi at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £99 for the route Shanghai - Urumqi. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is Urumqi more expensive than Shanghai to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Urumqi costs an average of 1.10 GBP pounds, 37% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 1.76 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 75% less in Urumqi: 0.11 GBP pounds against 0.44 GBP pounds in Shanghai. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 2.75 GBP euros in Urumqi, 17% less than the 3.30 GBP euros in Shanghai. The price of a coffee is approximately 20% cheaper in Urumqi, with an average of 2.35 GBP euros, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 2.92 GBP.

What is the weather like in Urumqi compared to Shanghai?

The average temperature in Shanghai is 37.03 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 12.0 mm ,Urumqi's temperatures reach 38.25 during the hot season, with 12.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -23.15 degrees in Urumqi, compared to the -2.66 average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Urumqi have an average of 0.2 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from Shanghai to Urumqi?

The main route from Shanghai to Urumqi is: Pu Dong (PVG) to Urumqi (URC). The following airlines fly this route:

China Eastern Airlines.
Urumqi Air.
China Southern Airlines.
You can also find Shanghai - Urumqi flights between Hongqiao (SHA) to Urumqi (URC) which are flown by the following airline(s): China Southern Airlines.

Cheapest flight £99 The cheapest price available for flights from Shanghai to Urumqi that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours

Airport of Departure Pu Dong You will depart from Pu Dong when flying from Shanghai to Urumqi

Airport of Arrival Urumqi Outbound flights from Shanghai to Urumqi arrive at Urumqi