Air Arabia now flies directly to China

Urumqi is known for being the most inland major city in the world - that is, the furthest away from any ocean. It has a population of around 4.0 million and is in the Tian Shan mountains. The city has quite a large Muslim Uighur minority and several beautiful mosques with Chinese palace-style architecture, some of which date back to the 17th Century.

Air Arabia will fly three times weekly to Urumqi from its main hub in Sharjah, UAE. Flights will depart Sharjah International Airport on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 09:35, arriving at Urumqi International Airport at 18:15 that evening. Return flights will leave Urumqi on the same days at 19:05 and arrive in Sharjah at 20:45. Return fares start at Dh2,800 including taxes.