Shortest Flight
Scat Airlines
18 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Urumqi
10h 55m
1 stop
IST–URC
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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Urumqi
- Lowest recent price 12,974 EGP
- Direct flight duration 10 hour 55 min
- Arrival airports URC
- Best days to book Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days 12,974 EGP
Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Urumqi
Last update: 19 October 2026 16:04
Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Urumqi Flights
Cheapest Day18 November Wednesday
Best Price
12,973 EGP
Average Price
12,973 EGP
12,973 EGP
12,973 EGP
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.
Havabus
Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.
Marmaray
The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Bus
The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.
Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metro
Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.
Rental Cars
The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.
Airport Information
Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products.
Istanbul Airport
You can get to Istanbul Airport from different parts of Istanbul by bus, metro, Havaist, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Bus- You can reach Istanbul Airport from the districts of Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
- The journey to Istanbul Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes from Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes from Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes from Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes from Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes from Sarıyer.
- Keep in mind that traffic on the roads to the airport can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so travel times may be longer.
- From the city center, you can take the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul New Airport metro line to the airport.
- The metro provides direct access to the airport from the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe stations.
- Gayrettepe station is one of Istanbul's major transfer points. You can reach it by metrobus, bus, or the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line, then transfer to the airport metro.
- The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:40.
- The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
- You can reach Istanbul Airport from key locations across Istanbul on Havaist buses.
- Havaist buses make it easy to get to the airport from Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- For detailed information on timetables and fares, you can visit the official Havaist website or contact a customer service representative.
- You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- When traveling from the city center to the airport, any bridge and toll road fees along the route are paid by the passenger.
- You can get to Istanbul Airport from the city center by renting a car.
- You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, or any of the many other companies with an office at the airport, and use the vehicle delivery points at the airport.
- You can travel from the city center to the airport in luxury and comfort with a private transfer service.
- Since transfer is somewhat more expensive than the other options, you may want to share the cost with friends.
- It is recommended to book your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.
Transportation to Urumqi City Center from Airport
Urumqi Diwopu Intl. Airport
The most important settlement of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which we can name as the western region of China, come to the forefront as Urumqi. The city, which was once the most important trade route of history and the last point of the Silk Road, is still the main point of the railway transportation for the China and the most strategic point to reach the west.
Located near the mystical Tian Shan Mountain (Mountain of Heaven), the city is considered the first homeland of the Turks. The traffic is very busy in Urumqi, like in China, which is the third largest country in the world in terms of surface area and the first in terms of the population. Because the standards of living are low, bus is the commonly used option for passenger transportation.
There are three bus terminals in the city. Taxis also operate to disburden the heavy traffic in the city. There is railway connection from Urumqi to the six major cities of China. Urumqi Diwopu Airport provides transportation opportunity to passengers who want to come to Urumqi from abroad and from other cities of the country. Urumqi Diwopu Airport is located 24 kilometers northwest of the city center. Buses, taxis and shuttle services are available all day long to carry passengers to the city from the airport.
Taxi
There are important rules that you have to pay attention to according to the Chinese laws when you get on a taxi. For example, if you do not close the door when you get in the car, the taxi driver has the right to drop you from the car. You shouldn’t smoke or chat with the driver, should pay the fare completely and get a receipt when you get off. Because if you lose something in the car, you cannot submit a bill of complaint without a receipt. However, the taxi stops located at terminals 2 and 3 offer service for 24 hours.
Bus
At Urumqi Diwopu Airport, bus stops are located just under the bridge between the terminal buildings 2 and 3. Bus routes 27 and 51 go to the two different terminals located in Urumqi. The buses operate every 4-5 minutes from 07:30 am to 11:30 pm, and after 10:00 pm, you need to pay a higher amount.
Shuttle Bus
These vehicles, which offer service privately apart from the local buses, depart from the terminals 2 and 3 from 07:30 am to 11:00 pm. The travel last shorter because of fewer stops and a shorter route. You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes with these buses operating every half an hour from 07:30 am to 09:00 am and every hour from 08:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Urumqi Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Today
Tuesday
20 Oct
13°3°
Wednesday
21 Oct
12°1°
Thursday
22 Oct
6°1°
Friday
23 Oct
5°0°
Saturday
24 Oct
2°-2°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Urumqi flights?
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Urumqi flights?
For Istanbul-Urumqi flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Ürümqi Diwopu Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Urumqi and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Urumqi and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Istanbul-Urumqi is 4713 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 5 hour 50 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Urumqi flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Urumqi flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Urumqi flights is Friday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Urumqi?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Urumqi?
Scat Airlines organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Urumqi.
Istanbul-Urumqi: which airline is better value on this route?
Istanbul-Urumqi: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with FlyArystan starts from approximately 12,154 EGP.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Air Astana | 29,815 EGP | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage |
 FlyArystan | 12,154 EGP | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56×23×36 cm) |
 Uzbekistan Airways | 20,937 EGP | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage (35x55x25 cm) |
 Scat Airlines | 12,616 EGP | No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage |
 Sichuan Airlines | 42,134 EGP | — |
 China Eastern Airlines | 21,163 EGP | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage |
 China Southern Airlines | 28,392 EGP | Paid Change / Partial Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece checked baggage |
Last update: 20.10.2026
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