Air tickets Urumqi — Aktobe

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Below you will find practical information about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the best cities to connect through, which airlines operate each leg, what makes up the fare, plus details about Aktobe airport and the local sights.

General information about flights between Urumqi and Aktobe

The distance between Urumqi and Aktobe is about 2,380 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey is flown with a connection and takes from around 7 hours, although a non-stop flight over that distance would take roughly 3 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is 3 hours: Aktobe 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 is mostly used for business and trade trips, as well as for visiting family.

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Urumqi — Aktobe flight schedule

There is no non-stop service between Urumqi and Aktobe, so the schedule is built from connections. The main options run via Almaty and Astana: the Urumqi — Almaty leg takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and Urumqi — Astana about 2 hours 40 minutes, with domestic flights continuing on to Aktobe.

Frequency on each leg depends on the season and the day of the week, so it is easier to check the schedule for a specific date in Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and move with demand.

How much does a flight from Urumqi to Aktobe cost

The final amount depends on the departure date, the airlines you choose, the season, the layover length and how far in advance you book. We do not quote a fixed price: Freedom Travel search shows the current fare for your dates, with all fees included and online card payment.

Which airlines fly the Urumqi — Aktobe route

• Air Astana — the Urumqi — Almaty leg, plus domestic flights to Aktobe from Almaty and Astana
• China Southern — the Urumqi — Almaty and Urumqi — Astana legs
• FlyArystan — the Urumqi — Astana leg and domestic flights to Aktobe
• SCAT Airlines — connecting domestic flights to Aktobe from Almaty and Astana
• Vietjet Qazaqstan — domestic Astana — Aktobe flights

The set of carriers and connections changes over time, so check the full list of options for your chosen date in Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Urumqi to Aktobe: your flight options

There is no non-stop Urumqi — Aktobe flight, so the whole trip involves one connection inside Kazakhstan.

Via Almaty: the flight takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, followed by a domestic hop to Aktobe of roughly 2 hours 40 minutes. Via Astana: the leg from Urumqi is about 2 hours 40 minutes, then a short domestic flight to Aktobe.

The Astana routing usually wins on total time thanks to the shorter second leg, while Almaty tends to offer more departures and a wider choice of timings. Check whether you need a transit visa if your itinerary connects in a third country.

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Aktobe airport

Flights arrive at Aktobe International Airport (AKX), about 12 km north-east of the city centre. Taxis and city buses run to the centre.

What to see in Aktobe

Aktobe is a major industrial and administrative centre in western Kazakhstan, known for its oil, gas and metallurgical industries.

• Nur Gasyr Mosque — one of the largest mosques in the city and the region
• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history and nature of the region
• T. Akhtanov Drama Theatre — the leading theatre in the city
• Central Park — a popular place for locals to relax
• Aliya Moldagulova Memorial Museum — a museum devoted to Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya Moldagulova
• Shanyrak Monument — a monumental ensemble shaped like the frame of a yurt

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