Cheap Flights from Moscow to Urumqi — $186

The Moscow — Urumqi route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Air China, Aeroflot, SCAT, Pobeda, Ural Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Utair, Hainan Airlines, Qanot Sharq, Tianjin Airlines, CanJet, and China Southern Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $186. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Moscow’s airport system is split among several major gateways serving different roles. Sheremetyevo (SVO) is the main international hub, typically handling most long-haul and premium carriers and often priced mid-to-high for international routes; it sits about 29–35 km northwest of the city center and can be reached by Aeroexpress train in roughly 35–45 minutes or by taxi in 40–70 minutes depending on traffic (fares vary from moderate train fares to higher taxi rates). Vnukovo (VKO) functions as a mix of budget and full-service operations, commonly hosting low-cost and domestic flights; it’s around 28–30 km southwest of central Moscow, reachable by Aeroexpress in about 35–40 minutes or by car in 40–60 minutes, with generally lower ground-transport fares. Domodedovo (DME) is another major international airport often used by a mix of legacy and budget carriers; located roughly 42–45 km southeast of downtown, it’s connected by Aeroexpress in about 45–50 minutes and by road in 50–80 minutes, so travellers might trade slightly higher transfer times for wider route options. Smaller airports and private terminals can serve specific domestic or business traffic. Pros across Moscow airports typically include extensive route networks and regular high-frequency services, while cons can be variable transfer times due to traffic, occasional crowding, and differing terminal amenities.

Fly nonstop from Moscow to Urumqi for the quickest, most convenient way to bridge Russia and China—cutting travel time and hassle so you arrive refreshed and ready. While connecting options can sometimes be cheaper, a direct flight saves you layovers and gives a smoother, more predictable journey worth the extra convenience.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Moscow to Urumqi is $222 (January 2026), while the maximum is $304 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $274–$580.

Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is the main international and domestic gateway for Xinjiang, functioning as the region’s primary hub for full-service carriers and some budget airlines. Major Chinese airlines and several regional carriers typically operate frequent services to Beijing, Shanghai and Central Asian destinations, so fares can range from budget-friendly to mid-tier depending on route and season. The airport lies about 16–22 km north of Urumqi city centre; road transfer by taxi or private car usually takes 25–40 minutes (fares commonly vary with distance and traffic), while airport shuttle buses and occasional coach services offer cheaper, slower options. Pros: relatively modern facilities and direct long-haul connections; cons: can be busy during peak holiday periods and transfer times may be extended by security checks.