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 6 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 409 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 1h30-1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China | 9 | 738, 7M8 | 1h30-1h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GS Tianjin Airlines | 7 | E95 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | E95 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 5 | 738 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
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 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 40m | 1h 10m |
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 Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 98 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 30 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 409 miles (658 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).