~3h 5mTotal estimate
~€60–250Rough fare per person
Flight to Ürümqi
Bishkek → Ürümqi · about ~1h 35m in the air · ~€60–250
Bishkek → Ürümqi
Kyrgyzstan to China · 1 border · Where else can you go from Bishkek?
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About the trip from Bishkek to Ürümqi
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) and Ürümqi (China) are 1,056 km (656 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~3h 5m door to door, for ~€60–250 per person. Without flying, it takes about 23h 15m by bus, via Almaty. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Bishkek to Ürümqi: ~1h 35m in the air, 1,056 km, ~€60–250
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: ~3h 5m, no changes, ~€60–250
- Bus, via Almaty: about 23h 15m, 1 change, ~€25–60
Questions
How long does it take to get from Bishkek to Ürümqi?
~3h 5m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Bishkek to Ürümqi?
~€60–250 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Bishkek to Ürümqi without flying?
Yes: by bus, via Almaty, in about 23h 15m, for ~€25–60.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.