Air tickets Aktobe — Urumqi

Looking for flights from Aktobe to Urumqi? On the Freedom Travel website and mobile app you can find a suitable itinerary, compare offers from different airlines, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

Here you will find the essentials about the route: distance and travel time, connection options, the airlines on each leg, the arrival airport, visa rules and tips for choosing cheaper dates.

General information about flights between Aktobe and Urumqi

The cities are about 2,380 km apart. There are no non-stop flights from Aktobe to Urumqi, so the route is flown with a connection in Almaty or Astana: including the layover the journey takes from about 7 hours, while a non-stop flight would last roughly 3 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is 3 hours — Urumqi, on official Beijing time, is three hours ahead of Aktobe. Kazakhstan citizens do not need a visa for trips of up to 30 days under the visa-free agreement; please check the current rules before you travel. The route is popular with entrepreneurs, buyers and tourists heading to Xinjiang.

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Aktobe — Urumqi flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights on this route. Via Almaty the trip consists of the Aktobe — Almaty leg (about 2 hours 40 minutes) and the Almaty — Urumqi flight, which takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes and operates several times a day. Via Astana the second leg is longer, about 2 hours 30 minutes, and departures are less frequent.

Frequencies and connection times change with the season and the day of the week, so check the current schedule in the Freedom Travel search: fares are dynamic and depend on the departure date.

How much does a flight from Aktobe to Urumqi cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline and connection, the season and how far in advance you book. The exact fare for your dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search, with all fees included, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Aktobe — Urumqi route

• Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines — connecting itineraries, the Aktobe — Almaty leg
• Air Astana and China Southern — connecting itineraries, the Almaty — Urumqi leg
• China Southern and FlyArystan — connecting itineraries, the Astana — Urumqi leg

The set of airlines depends on the connection you choose, so see the full list of options for a specific date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Aktobe to Urumqi: travel options

There is no non-stop flight between Aktobe and Urumqi, so the trip always involves a connection.

The fastest option is via Almaty: Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly there, and the onward sector to Urumqi is served by Air Astana and China Southern. The alternative is a connection in Astana, from where China Southern and FlyArystan operate.

Routing via Almaty is usually shorter in total travel time, while Astana can work better for schedule or price. Compare not only the fare but also the layover length. If you consider an itinerary through a third country, check in advance whether a transit visa is required.

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Urumqi airport

Flights arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), about 16 km north-west of the city centre. A metro line, airport buses and taxis connect the terminal with the centre.

What to see in Urumqi

Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in north-western China and one of the large cities farthest from any ocean — a genuine crossroads of Central Asian cultures.

• International Grand Bazaar — a large market in Uygur style with goods, food and striking architecture
• Hongshan Park (Red Hill) — a hill with a pagoda and views over the city
• Xinjiang Regional Museum — known for the ancient Tarim Basin mummies and Silk Road artefacts
• People Park — an old city park with a lake
• Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake) — a scenic mountain lake in the Tian Shan foothills near the city

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