Ürümqi to Altay (URC–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–AAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 267 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 7M8 | 1h10-1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| GS Tianjin Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Altay from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→AAT | TLQ→AAT | KRL→AAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 5m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · AAT: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Altay.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–AAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to AAT
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to AAT ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 267 miles (429 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).