Air tickets Urumqi — Aktau

Planning a flight from Urumqi to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the available flights, compare them by price and travel time, reserve a seat and pay for your ticket online right away.

This page brings together the key facts about the route: the distance and flight time, how often non-stop flights run and in which season, which airlines serve the direction, what makes up the fare, plus information about Aktau airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Urumqi and Aktau

The distance between Urumqi and Aktau is about 2,890 km and a non-stop flight takes roughly 4 hours 15 minutes. The time difference is 3 hours: Aktau is 3 hours behind the Beijing time that Urumqi runs on. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route links Xinjiang with the Kazakh Caspian coast and is used by business travellers, oil and gas professionals and tourists.

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Urumqi — Aktau flight schedule

Non-stop flights are operated by FlyArystan — around 2 departures a week, with a flight time of roughly 4 hours 15 minutes. This is a seasonal service: it does not run all year, and outside the season there may be no non-stop departures at all. The trip is then built with a connection in Almaty or Astana.

The number of departures changes by season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the schedule for a specific date in Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on demand and how full the flight is.

How much does a flight from Urumqi to Aktau cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish a fixed figure: Freedom Travel search shows the current amount for your dates, with all fees included and online card payment.

Which airlines fly the Urumqi — Aktau route

• FlyArystan — non-stop flights (seasonal, around 2 times a week)
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
• China Southern — the Urumqi — Almaty or Urumqi — Astana leg
• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights to Aktau from Almaty and Shymkent

The mix of carriers and connections can change, so check the full list of options for your chosen date in Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Urumqi to Aktau: your flight options

The non-stop flight is the fastest way: about 4 hours 15 minutes in the air, with FlyArystan operating roughly twice a week in season.

If there is no non-stop departure on your date, connecting itineraries work well: via Almaty (the leg from Urumqi is about 1 hour 50 minutes) or via Astana (about 2 hours 40 minutes), then a domestic flight to Aktau of roughly 2 to 3 hours.

The non-stop saves a noticeable amount of time but runs on a limited number of days and not all year; connecting routes give you more dates to choose from and are sometimes cheaper. If you plan to connect outside Kazakhstan, check whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Aktau to Urumqi

Aktau airport

Flights arrive at Aktau International Airport (SCO), about 25 km north of the city centre. Taxis and buses run to the centre.

What to see in Aktau

Aktau is the only seaside city in Kazakhstan, set on the shore of the Caspian Sea. It is known for its unusual layout, where addresses consist of microdistrict numbers.

• Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for walks and seaside leisure
• City beaches — swimming spots along the Caspian coast
• Lighthouse on the promenade — one of the recognisable symbols of the city
• Mangystau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history, nature and archaeology of Mangystau
• Mangystau Regional Mosque — the main mosque of the city and the region
• Monument to Taras Shevchenko — one of the well-known monuments in the city

See which dates the non-stop Urumqi — Aktau flights are open for in Freedom Travel search and book early — seats on seasonal routes go quickly.