Air tickets Astana — Urumqi

If you need air tickets from Astana to Urumqi, the Freedom Travel website and app let you find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

This page gathers the key details of the route: distance and flight time, schedule and frequency, the list of airlines, price guidelines, plus information about the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Astana and Urumqi

The distance between Astana and Urumqi is about 1,435 km and a direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is three hours, with Urumqi ahead of Astana. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa for trips of up to 30 days thanks to the visa-free agreement; check the current rules before your trip. The route is popular with entrepreneurs, shopping travellers and tourists heading to Xinjiang for a taste of the Silk Road.

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Astana — Urumqi flight schedule

Direct flights from Astana to Urumqi operate almost daily, around nine departures a week in total. The flight takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Frequency and departure times depend on the season and the day of the week, and fares are dynamic. Check the exact schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Astana to Urumqi cost

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

Which airlines fly the Astana — Urumqi route

• China Southern Airlines — direct flights
• FlyArystan — direct flights
• Connecting options via Almaty are also available, though they take longer

The full list of airlines and available flights for your dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Astana to Urumqi: flight options

A direct flight is the most convenient option: about 2 hours 30 minutes in the air with no connections or extra waiting.

Connecting itineraries are usually built through Almaty, the closest Kazakh city to Urumqi. Such an option is sometimes cheaper, but the total travel time grows noticeably.

When comparing options, look at the total travel time, the length of the layover and the baggage rules as well as the fare. Also check whether a transit visa is required if you change planes in a third country.

Find return flights from Urumqi to Astana

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 run into town.

What to see in Urumqi

Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in north-west China and one of the large cities furthest from any ocean, a crossroads of Central Asian cultures.

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

Want to see Xinjiang for yourself? Find a convenient flight to Urumqi in the Freedom Travel search and buy your ticket online.