Ürümqi to Aksu (Onsu) (URC–AKU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 42 | 738, 7M8 | 1h25-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 7 | 320 | 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 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | 4 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 40m | 1h 5m |
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 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to AKU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to AKU is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 409 miles (658 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yining, Karamay and Bole Alashankou. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).