Ürümqi to Almaty (URC–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–ALA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 17 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h45-2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| KC Air Astana | 7 | 320 | 23h23 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · ALA: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Almaty.
Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.
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–ALA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to ALA
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Air Astana. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
URC to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to ALA is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (842 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shymkent, Manas and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.