Ürümqi to Ashgabat (URC–ASB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ China Southern
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Ürümqi to Ashgabat
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,565 mi 4h 15m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

URC–ASB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,565 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–ASB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 2 738 4h15 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, URC to ASB direction.
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Tue
1
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Wed
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Sat
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to ASB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DXB ~12h 40m PEK ~21h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
81
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ashgabat is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · ASB: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Ashgabat.
Distance & Flight Time
1,565 mi / 2,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Turkmenistan. An eVisa system launched in April 2025 allows online applications without the previously mandatory letter of invitation. Visa on arrival is available for 10 days with a prior approval letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages. Some regions require a separate special permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to URC

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.

Facts

URC–ASB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Ashgabat route.
Route details
Distance1,565 mi / 2,518 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: URC
Full nameÜrümqi Tianshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: ASB
Full nameAshgabat International Airport
IATA / ICAOASB / UTAA
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation692 ft / 211 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to ASB flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,565 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from URC to ASB. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DXB and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ashgabat is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from ASB to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from URC to ASB

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

URC to ASB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to ASB ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,565 miles (2,518 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.