Ürümqi to Aksu (Onsu) (URC–AKU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–AKU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 409 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 34 | 738, 7M8 | 1h30-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 7 | E90 | 1h40 | – | – | HU |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA | 0 | – | – | – | – | CA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Aksu (Onsu) from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→AKU | TLQ→AKU | KRL→AKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 40m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · AKU: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Aksu (Onsu).
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–AKU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to AKU
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Aksu Hongqipo Airport (AKU) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation and Shandong Airlines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to AKU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to AKU ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 409 miles (658 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ZFL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).