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 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 267 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 7M8 | 1h20-1h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 0 | – | – | – | – | HU |
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 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 8 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 10m | 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 China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to AAT ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 267 miles (429 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).