Ürümqi to Ashgabat (URC–ASB) — 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–ASB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,565 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 2 | 738 | 4h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · ASB: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Ashgabat.
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.
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–ASB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.