Ürümqi to Bishkek (URC–BSZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ürümqi to Bishkek
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 654 mi 2h 20m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

URC–BSZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 654 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–BSZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 4 738 2h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (4 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 BSZ direction.
Mon
1
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to BSZ.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
GYD ~9h 35m PKX ~14h 45m TFU ~16h 45m TAS ~19h 40m IST ~24h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
305
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
0h
Bishkek is 0 hours the same as Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · BSZ: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Bishkek.
Distance & Flight Time
654 mi / 1,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan. An eVisa is available online for tourist or business stays of 30 or 60 days, with processing in 3 to 5 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages. eVisa holders may enter via Manas or Osh airports or through designated land border crossings.

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–BSZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Bishkek route.
Route details
Distance654 mi / 1,052 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: URC
Full nameÜrümqi Tianshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: BSZ
Full nameManas International Airport
IATA / ICAOBSZ / UCFM
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Elevation2,058 ft / 627 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to BSZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Manas International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 654 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from URC to BSZ. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, PKX, TFU, TAS, IST, XIY, CAN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BSZ 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 BSZ

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Manas International Airport (BSZ) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

URC to BSZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to BSZ ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 654 miles (1,052 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.