Cheap Flights from Singapore to Urumqi

Ürümqi lies in northwest China and is the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a popular cultural and commercial hub and also a major regional transport node. It was a significant trading stop on the famous Silk Road of yore and is known for its glorious cultural history and unique topography.

What are the flight options between Singapore and Ürümqi?

There are no direct flights to Ürümqi. Flights from Singapore to Ürümqi are offered by Sichuan Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. Other connecting flights to Ürümqi include Singapore Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. You can also find many cheap flights from Singapore to Ürümqi if you book in advance.

If I board from Singapore, by when will I reach Ürümqi?

The shortest flight from Changi Airport takes about 11 hours to reach Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport. The flight duration for other airlines is between 12-15 hours. Flights between the two cities with more than two stop-overs may take over 25 hours.

Which airport in Ürümqi will I arrive at?

Singapore to Ürümqi flights will arrive at the Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport. The airport is at an approximate distance of 16 km from the Ürümqi city centre.

Singapore to Ürümqi flights land at different terminals of the Ürümqi Airport. At present, Air China operates from Terminal 2, China Southern Airlines and other domestic airlines land at the international terminal, Terminal 3 and other low-cost, local airlines arrive and depart from Terminal 1.

What are the places to stay in Ürümqi?

You can choose from a range of options in the downtown area of Ürümqi. One can find a number of affordable hotel deals. The areas near Ürümqi Station and Xinjiang University offer decent accommodations. There are many comfortable hotels near Diwopu Airport as well.

Erdaoqiao and Hongshan Park are convenient locations for lodging as they are close to many shopping malls and popular restaurants.

What are the best places to shop and dine in Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is a paradise for die-hard shoppers. The International Grand Bazaar, also called Erdaoqiao, is a melting pot of not only regional fare but also goods and handicrafts from Mongolia and Russia. You can bargain your heart out for handicraft goods, rugs and carpets, carved jade, ethnic costumes and Uygur hats, handmade embroidery, etc. Hualin Trading Complex and Shang Mao Cheng are also worth visiting.

For an ultimate food experience, you must visit all the four gourmet streets in the downtown area – Jianshe Road, Gongyuan Street North, Xinfu Road and TiYuGuan Road. The Food Square in the International Grand Bazaar boasts of serving delicacies of the 56 nationalities of China and international cuisine too.

What are the places of interest in Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is famous for its historical relics and treasures and is also gifted with natural beauty. Red Hill with its pagodas and shrines and Heavenly Lake (Tianchi Lake) can take your breath away. The People’s Park and Xinjiang Regional Museum are popular among tourists. If you are a nature lover, you must visit the Kanas National Nature Reserve and soak in the enchanting lakes, glaciers, grasslands and forests.

Did you know? Ürümqi is farthest from any ocean or sea, making it the most inland city in the world. It was formerly known as Tihwa.

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