Air tickets Urumqi — Almaty

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This page gathers the essentials about the route: the distance and flight time, the time difference, the airlines and how often they fly, what makes up the fare, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Urumqi and Almaty

The distance between Urumqi and Almaty is about 840 km. A non-stop flight takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes. The time difference is 3 hours, with Almaty three hours behind Urumqi. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. This is one of the busiest links between China and Kazakhstan, used by business travellers, students, tourists and people visiting relatives on both sides of the border.

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Urumqi — Almaty flight schedule

The route is served by non-stop flights — more than 20 departures a week, around three a day on average. The flight takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, with departures spread from morning to evening.

Frequency changes with the season and the day of the week, so the easiest way to check the exact schedule for your date is the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on the departure date and demand.

How much does a flight from Urumqi to Almaty cost

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

Which airlines fly the Urumqi — Almaty route

• Air Astana — non-stop flights
• China Southern — non-stop flights

The full list of airlines and all available options for your date is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Urumqi to Almaty: travel options

The main option is the non-stop flight: it takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and operates several times a day.

Itineraries with a connection, for example via Astana or Tashkent, are also possible, but they take considerably longer and are usually considered only when non-stop flights are sold out for your date.

A non-stop flight nearly always wins on time, while connecting itineraries can occasionally save money or offer a more convenient departure hour. If your connection is in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Almaty to Urumqi

Almaty airport

Flights arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 15 km north of the city centre; city buses and taxis run downtown.

What to see in Almaty

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and its former capital, spread at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It is the country's cultural, business and tourism centre.

• Medeu high-altitude skating rink — a famous sports complex in the mountains above the city
• Shymbulak ski resort — a popular resort next to Medeu
• Kok-Tobe — a hill with an observation deck and TV tower reached by cable car
• Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen — a central park with a war memorial
• Ascension Cathedral — a wooden Orthodox church from the early 20th century
• Central State Museum of Kazakhstan — the largest museum in the country

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