Aksu (Onsu) to Ürümqi (AKU–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AKU–URC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 409 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 1h15-1h35 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 28 | 738, 7M8 | 1h15-1h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GS Tianjin Airlines | 7 | E90 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | E95 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 5 | 738 | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AKU: +06 · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Aksu (Onsu), it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Airport shuttle buses depart from outside arrivals to the city centre for CNY 20–30 and take 30–40 minutes. Taxis and DiDi queue outside the terminal; fares to downtown are CNY 40–70. The terminal has a taxi dispatch system; queue at the designated stand rather than accepting offers from touts.Ürümqi is a domestic hub for flights across Xinjiang; connections to Kashgar (KHG), Hotan (HTN), and other regional cities are frequent. Rental cars are available, but international driving permits may be required; verify current regulations before booking.
Semi-arid continental climate with extreme seasonal variation. Winters (November–March) are severe and prolonged at −15 to −5°C with heavy snowfall, ice, and persistent cold that regularly causes de-icing delays and ground stops. Ürümqi is one of the most continentally extreme climates of any major airport in the world.
Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 28–36°C with low humidity and excellent visibility. Spring sandstorms can reduce airport visibility significantly. Autumn is brief. Pack serious cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
AKU–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AKU to URC
Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AKU to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AKU to URC ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 409 miles (658 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ZFL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.