Air tickets Almaty — Urumqi

Departure and arrival airports

Questions and answers

• When are tickets cheaper on the Almaty — Urumqi route?

  Tickets Almaty — Urumqi are cheapest during: winter and late autumn — this is the period of low demand for the route. Prices are also usually lower when booking 2–3 months before departure and on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday). You can track monthly price trends in the price calendar above on the Freedom Travel page.

• Do citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for China?

  No visa is required for China for citizens of Kazakhstan for stays of up to 30 days. A passport is required for entry. Check the current requirements on the consulate's website before your trip, as visa rules may change.

• Which airlines operate flights on the Almaty — Urumqi route?

  Flights on the Almaty — Urumqi route are operated by several airlines. Some of them offer direct flights. The current list of flights and prices is in the “Airlines on the route” block above; you can compare and buy all tickets on Freedom Travel.

• How long is the flight from Almaty to Urumqi?

  A direct flight Almaty — Urumqi takes on average 1 h 40 min. On connecting flights the travel time increases by 2–5 hours depending on the layover. Check the exact time for specific dates when searching for tickets.

• How much is the cheapest round-trip air ticket on the Almaty — Urumqi route?

  The price of the Almaty — Urumqi flight depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far ahead you book. Check current fares for your dates in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees included and you can pay by card online.

• Which airport in Urumqi handles flights from Almaty?

  Flights from Almaty arrive at Urumqi Airport (URC) — the largest airport in the region. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.

• Why buy tickets on Freedom Travel?

  Freedom Travel has been operating since 2013 and is one of the leaders in air ticket sales in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan. We officially partner with airlines and railway companies and sell more than 100,000 tickets every month. Booking is available both from a computer and via the iOS and Android app, and purchased tickets are saved in your personal account.