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Cheapest return flight
£503
Typical prices: £636-£1,069
China Southern
Sun 18/11Thu 22/11
LHR - URC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£466
Typical prices: £338-£621
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/3
LHR - URC • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Ürümqi. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 35% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Shenzhen (SZX)
Cheapest • Avg £564 (return)
Almaty (ALA)
Shortest trip • 18h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Ürümqi (LHR-URC)

 
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Recent return flight deals from London to Ürümqi

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 18:35LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
39h 05m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 18:35URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
15h 35m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£503China Southern
Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 15:30LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
36h 20m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
15:45 - 20:30URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
34h 45m1 stop Shenzhen
£507Shenzhen Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 11:40LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
32h 10m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
20:30 - 18:35URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
28h 05m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£523China Southern
Wed, 20 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 00:40LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
20h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 17:55URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
14h 55m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£554China Southern
Sun, 17 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 00:30LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
25h 15m1 stop Wuhan
China Southern Logo
10:00 - 18:35URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
14h 35m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£556China Southern
Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 00:20LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
20h 50m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
10:00 - 18:35URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
14h 35m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£557China Southern
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 00:40LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
21h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
14:50 - 06:25URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
21h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£558China Eastern
Fri, 15 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 00:20LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
20h 50m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
18:40 - 14:00URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
25h 20m1 stop Wuhan
£564China Southern
Fri, 22 Jan - Sat, 13 Feb
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 13:35LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
34h 05m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
19:30 - 18:35URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
29h 05m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£575China Southern
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 00:20LHR  London Heathrow-URC Urumqi
20h 50m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
14:30 - 18:35URC  Urumqi-LHR London Heathrow
34h 05m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£579China Southern
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi flights

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How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi typically range from £636 to £1,069. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £503 on China Southern.

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Key details for London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£466
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi

When to book flights from London to Ürümqi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Ürümqi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi.

  • How long is a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

    A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi takes 00m, covering 3,869 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi flight?

    Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi range from £636 to £1,069, with an average of £914 over the past 12 months. Anything below £636 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £503 to £2,096. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £618, which is 66% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

    Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Urumqi (URC).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi most commonly connect through:

    • Almaty (ALA) – 48% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Shenzhen (SZX) – 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £616 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £1,078, a difference of £461.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi?

    Flying via Almaty (ALA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 08m, compared to 18h 27m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 20h 06m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and Ürümqi?

    Ürümqi is 5 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Xinjiang Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average £616, about £461 less than Tuesday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi trip for November. Fares historically average £597 return in that month – typically £472 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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