Air tickets Urumqi — Astana

Looking to buy air tickets from Urumqi to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable flights, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay online.

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 Astana

The distance between Urumqi and Astana is about 1,435 km. A non-stop flight takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes. The time difference is 3 hours, with Astana three hours behind Urumqi. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route links the Kazakh capital with the largest city of north-west China and is popular with business travellers, tourists and people visiting relatives.

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Urumqi — Astana flight schedule

The route has non-stop service — around seven departures a week, roughly one a day. The flight lasts about 2 hours 40 minutes, with both night-time and daytime departures.

Frequency changes with the season and the day of the week, so the easiest way to check the current 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 Astana 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 — Astana route

• China Southern — non-stop flights
• FlyArystan — 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 Astana: travel options

The main option is the non-stop flight: it takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and operates almost daily.

Connecting itineraries are also available, most often via Almaty: a flight from Urumqi to Almaty and then a domestic leg on to Astana.

A non-stop flight saves several hours, while the Almaty option offers more departures during the day and is sometimes cheaper. If your connection is in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Astana to Urumqi

Astana airport

Flights arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana (NQZ), about 17 km south-east of the city centre; city buses and taxis run downtown.

What to see in Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, a modern city of futuristic architecture on the Ishim River. It is home to the country's main government institutions.

• Bayterek Monument — the symbol of the capital, with an observation deck
• Khan Shatyr shopping and entertainment centre — a giant tent designed by Norman Foster
• Hazret Sultan Mosque — one of the largest mosques in Central Asia
• Palace of Peace and Reconciliation — a pyramid built for the congress of religions
• Ak Orda residence — the presidential palace on the Ishim embankment

The Kazakh capital is closer than it seems: choose your date, compare the fares and book Urumqi — Astana tickets with Freedom Travel.